Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (4,638 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (3,351 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (2,246 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (1,266 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (1,652 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (1,387 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (4,282 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (1,781 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (1,161 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (1,937 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (11,062 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (1,224 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (904 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 168% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (2,861,336 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (1,814,091 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (91,661 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (1,632,350 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (1,158,265 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (61,999 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (15,451 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (255,502 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (64,884 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (4,873 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (7,121 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 375% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (36,038 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (20,008 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (51,134 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (53,746 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 230% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (53,417,023 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 568% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (1,048 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (47,072 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 216% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (4,371 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1042% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (13,058 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 701% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (22,242 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (4,498 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (2,015 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (6,467 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (1,277 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (1,790 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (19,891 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 1076% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (27,384 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (9,870 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (95,154 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 978% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (39,284 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (8,463 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (2,185 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (3,630 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 626% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (315,870 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (70 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (55,812 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (4,971 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 859% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,312 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria
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