Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 283 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 157 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 71 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.82 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 27 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $6 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 48 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.93 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 27 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $19 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 94 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $5.06 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 34 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.70 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 30 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $51 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 272 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.40 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 303% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,999 (Mex$ 89,925) | Mex$ 19,808 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,737 (Mex$ 60,869) | Mex$ 9,965 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (Mex$ 3,854) | Mex$ 1,116 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,643 (Mex$ 59,652) | Mex$ 13,007 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,317 (Mex$ 42,615) | Mex$ 7,358 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $207 (Mex$ 2,654) | Mex$ 867 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 416 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (Mex$ 9,582) | Mex$ 6,354 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Mex$ 2,433) | Mex$ 2,657 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 111 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 116 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Mex$ 1,309) | Mex$ 995 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 678 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $155 (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 1,739 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Mex$ 2,016) | Mex$ 1,331 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 169% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (Mex$ 1,967,860) | Mex$ 368,231 | + 434% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $115 (Mex$ 1,482) | Mex$ 654 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 87 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 194 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 618 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 84 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.47 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 55 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 70 | + 245% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 33 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 225 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $81 (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 354 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 156 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $202 (Mex$ 2,590) | Mex$ 745 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $148 (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 791 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 167 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 82 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 48 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Mex$ 11,846) | Mex$ 11,935 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 (Mex$ 3.91) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (Mex$ 2,432) | Mex$ 937 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 82 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,823 prices entered by 1,007 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in Mexico
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