Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mexico
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 313 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 171 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 71 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.85 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 28 | + 163% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.05 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.55 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $11 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 87 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.87 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 47 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.63 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 31 | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 265 | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.74 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 38 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.62 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 269% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 269% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,595 (Mex$ 99,986) | Mex$ 23,599 | + 324% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,263 (Mex$ 64,627) | Mex$ 12,481 | + 418% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $207 (Mex$ 3,143) | Mex$ 1,314 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,841 (Mex$ 58,232) | Mex$ 15,420 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,921 (Mex$ 44,295) | Mex$ 7,659 | + 478% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (Mex$ 1,550) | Mex$ 887 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 418 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (Mex$ 9,085) | Mex$ 6,045 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (Mex$ 4,735) | Mex$ 2,489 | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 126 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 129 | + 151% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $116 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 960 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 785 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (Mex$ 2,193) | Mex$ 1,718 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (Mex$ 2,525) | Mex$ 1,402 | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 185% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 185% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (Mex$ 2,367,684) | Mex$ 400,002 | + 492% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.68 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 618 | + 129% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 96 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 291 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 742 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 85 | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 65 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 81 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 40 | + 241% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 312 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 416 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 175 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 947 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $169 (Mex$ 2,563) | Mex$ 900 | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 176 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 90 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 59 | + 174% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Mex$ 13,978) | Mex$ 11,526 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (Mex$ 2,824) | Mex$ 1,001 | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 80 | + 180% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 150% more expensive than in Mexico
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