- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (3,306 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (2,222 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (1,462 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (844 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (1,066 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (756 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (3,389 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.04 (1,353 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (768 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (1,425 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 344% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (8,526 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.51 (675 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (623 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,226 (866,847 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,567 (689,832 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (40,262 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,011 (809,125 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,874 (503,723 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (28,738 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (11,177 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $647 (173,889 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $212 (56,926 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (2,938 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (4,411 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (26,605 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (15,114 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (35,696 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (43,464 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 211% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,912 (28,193,406 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 415% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (568 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (25,856 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (3,404 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (4,343 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (12,840 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (3,366 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.19 (1,394 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (2,197 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (828 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.70 (995 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (7,770 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (14,562 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (6,610 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (40,404 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (39,120 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (6,675 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (1,854 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (2,878 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 400% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (192,994 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (92 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (41,405 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (3,685 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 679% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria
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