Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (3,166 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (2,296 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (1,577 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (859 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (1,003 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.41 (979 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (5,175 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (1,229 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (717 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (1,431 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (8,852 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (835 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.20 (632 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,570 (1,025,357 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,600 (746,829 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $156 (44,828 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (826,898 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,867 (536,418 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (24,165 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (12,463 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (188,916 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (53,668 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (3,245 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (5,295 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (32,549 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 390% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (14,447 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (40,455 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (50,745 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (33,958,614 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (628 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 335% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (27,956 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (3,701 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (2,873 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (19,944 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (4,015 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (2,167 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (2,655 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (831 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (1,227 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (9,311 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (15,898 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (7,561 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (38,385 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (42,267 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (6,158 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (1,724 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (3,127 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 512% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $744 (213,604 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.23 (65 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (46,703 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (3,979 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 635% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria
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