Cost of living in Singapore compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (NZ$14) | NZ$25 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (NZ$4.29) | NZ$2.80 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (NZ$4.45) | NZ$10 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.79 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (NZ$4.16) | NZ$4.14 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (NZ$43) | NZ$20 | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (NZ$3.75) | NZ$4.46 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (NZ$3.64) | NZ$3.26 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 56% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (NZ$6,977) | NZ$4,070 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (NZ$5,965) | NZ$3,352 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (NZ$367) | NZ$197 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (NZ$5,187) | NZ$2,492 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (NZ$3,743) | NZ$2,198 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (NZ$196) | NZ$153 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (NZ$56) | NZ$90 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (NZ$1,045) | NZ$565 | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (NZ$128) | NZ$231 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (NZ$24) | NZ$32 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (NZ$125) | NZ$139 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (NZ$90) | NZ$95 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (NZ$180) | NZ$186 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (NZ$192) | NZ$225 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (NZ$189,261) | NZ$41,100 | + 360% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$2.85 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (NZ$148) | NZ$190 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (NZ$17) | NZ$10 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (NZ$45) | NZ$5.00 | + 798% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (NZ$88) | NZ$60 | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (NZ$16) | NZ$7 | + 122% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.35 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (NZ$18) | NZ$8 | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.09 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.99 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (NZ$61) | NZ$38 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (NZ$93) | NZ$70 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (NZ$35) | NZ$43 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (NZ$473) | NZ$180 | + 163% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (NZ$141) | NZ$136 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (NZ$26) | NZ$20 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.95 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (NZ$15) | NZ$13 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (NZ$1,129) | NZ$1,526 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.41 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (NZ$194) | NZ$73 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (NZ$20) | NZ$40 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,187 prices entered by 191 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in New Zealand
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