Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (4,441 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (2,622 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (1,646 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (1,023 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (1,306 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (1,009 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (4,038 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (1,453 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (855 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (1,519 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (9,367 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (820 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (743 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,528 (1,664,771 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,323 (1,000,735 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $228 (68,749 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,159 (951,373 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,218 (667,888 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $137 (41,288 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (13,674 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $717 (215,882 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $263 (79,203 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (3,573 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (6,055 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (29,159 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (15,976 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (41,782 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (43,978 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 307% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 307% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (39,144,433 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 398% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.57 (773 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (33,347 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (4,076 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 675% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (5,804 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (22,141 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (4,444 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (2,342 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (2,990 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (909 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (1,085 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (12,408 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 661% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Singapore | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (17,985 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (8,058 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (23,334 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (26,557 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (6,675 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 588% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (1,811 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (3,159 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 445% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (252,912 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (61 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (42,818 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (4,333 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 766% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 997 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria
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