Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (3,038 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (2,208 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (1,249 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.04 (795 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.13 (1,080 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (730 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (3,304 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (1,204 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (761 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (1,272 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (8,555 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (665 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (676 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,427 (895,050 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,626 (685,848 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (41,854 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (686,190 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,739 (454,144 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (28,099 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (11,145 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (150,735 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (55,224 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (2,480 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (4,088 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (27,171 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (17,353 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (35,379 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (44,805 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (28,593,677 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 1496% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (579 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $90 (23,487 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (3,238 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (4,700 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (13,058 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (2,872 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (1,291 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (1,812 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.11 (812 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (844 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (6,001 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (14,120 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (6,670 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (72,617 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (35,687 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (5,171 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (1,845 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (2,949 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 420% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (189,855 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 (78 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (38,303 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (3,731 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 706% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,772 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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