Cost of living in Singapore compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (NZ$17) | NZ$21 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$2.56 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (NZ$5.89) | NZ$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (NZ$4.94) | NZ$9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (NZ$15) | NZ$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.99 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (NZ$4.14) | NZ$3.66 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.03 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (NZ$39) | NZ$20 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (NZ$4.36) | NZ$3.96 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (NZ$3.22) | NZ$2.55 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (NZ$10,198) | NZ$3,730 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (NZ$6,466) | NZ$2,979 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (NZ$327) | NZ$228 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (NZ$5,818) | NZ$2,541 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (NZ$4,128) | NZ$2,021 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (NZ$221) | NZ$142 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (NZ$55) | NZ$82 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (NZ$911) | NZ$737 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (NZ$231) | NZ$273 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (NZ$25) | NZ$30 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (NZ$128) | NZ$118 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (NZ$71) | NZ$86 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (NZ$182) | NZ$172 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (NZ$192) | NZ$213 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (NZ$190,390) | NZ$37,057 | + 414% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$2.74 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (NZ$168) | NZ$121 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (NZ$16) | NZ$15 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (NZ$47) | NZ$5.87 | + 693% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (NZ$79) | NZ$68 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (NZ$23) | NZ$8 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (NZ$4.55) | NZ$3.41 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.45 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (NZ$71) | NZ$39 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (NZ$98) | NZ$69 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (NZ$35) | NZ$38 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (NZ$339) | NZ$149 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (NZ$140) | NZ$126 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (NZ$30) | NZ$19 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.74 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (NZ$13) | NZ$11 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (NZ$1,126) | NZ$1,174 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.44 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (NZ$199) | NZ$69 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (NZ$18) | NZ$38 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in New Zealand
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