Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mexico
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 307 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 160 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 70 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 28 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 47 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 94 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 50 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 30 | + 142% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 280 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 223% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 223% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (Mex$ 71,679) | Mex$ 22,547 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (Mex$ 61,279) | Mex$ 11,524 | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (Mex$ 3,772) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (Mex$ 53,285) | Mex$ 13,624 | + 291% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (Mex$ 38,455) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 402% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (Mex$ 2,019) | Mex$ 888 | + 127% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 432 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (Mex$ 10,740) | Mex$ 6,272 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (Mex$ 1,316) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 115 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 119 | + 105% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Mex$ 1,281) | Mex$ 979 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 692 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 1,751 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Mex$ 1,973) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 186% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 186% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (Mex$ 1,944,352) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 417% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (Mex$ 1,517) | Mex$ 583 | + 160% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 93 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 218 | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 696 | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 79 | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 63 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 69 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 35 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 34 | + 113% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 260 | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 396 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 164 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (Mex$ 4,863) | Mex$ 829 | + 487% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Mex$ 1,452) | Mex$ 904 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 179 | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 81 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 49 | + 222% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Mex$ 11,594) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 888 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 74 | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 119% more expensive than in Mexico
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