Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 204% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (17,860 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (12,271 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (8,495 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (4,756 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (6,670 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (4,978 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (16,258 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (7,006 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (3,811 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (6,947 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 570% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (43,541 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 354% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (3,507 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (3,485 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 264% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (8,235,891 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (5,224,216 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (229,764 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (4,836,063 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (3,629,758 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (126,191 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (58,238 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (679,359 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (312,023 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (14,831 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 576% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (30,063 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 907% | |
| Clothes | + 435% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 435% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (136,996 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 705% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (78,512 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (179,091 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (206,156 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Transportation | + 409% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 409% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (198,174,330 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 3863% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (3,492 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (115,520 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 298% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (16,422 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (14,857 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 740% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (91,188 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 418% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (16,654 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (8,747 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 400% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (6,190 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (3,464 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (11,034 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 725% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (40,049 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1003% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (55,323 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (35,698 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (111,424 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 632% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (167,224 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (29,252 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (8,994 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (13,238 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 832% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (1,141,375 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (229,291 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 571% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (19,366 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 675% | |
| TOTAL | + 285% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 727 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 285% more expensive than in Nigeria
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