Cost of living in Singapore compared to Macao
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 (92 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (58 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (42 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.00 (23 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.77 (34 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.96 (23 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (77 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.60 (33 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.31 (19 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.91 (29 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (193 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.84 (17 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.60 (15 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,632 (38,646 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (26,520 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (1,257 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (23,719 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,999 (17,475 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $119 (695 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (286 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $710 (4,134 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $177 (1,031 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (76 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (135 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 266% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $123 (716 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (370 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (929 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $181 (1,056 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (909,968 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (492 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (83 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (70 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $111 (647 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (77 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (36 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (84 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.42 (14 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (52 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 333% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $36 (208 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Singapore | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (326 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (147 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $477 (2,781 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (913 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (138 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (44 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (62 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (5,372 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $211 (1,228 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (93 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 08, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 435 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Macao
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