- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (3,230 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (2,139 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (1,424 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.21 (842 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.02 (1,054 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.96 (776 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (3,198 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.94 (1,297 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.87 (753 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.20 (1,364 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (8,426 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.61 (686 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.33 (612 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,381 (887,508 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,595 (681,137 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $154 (40,483 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,010 (790,191 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,878 (493,112 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $100 (26,346 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (11,157 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $640 (168,072 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $237 (62,201 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (2,842 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (4,213 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (27,557 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (15,151 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (35,115 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (43,840 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 227% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,328 (29,224,590 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 434% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (553 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (24,745 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (3,586 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (6,289 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (12,374 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (3,467 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (1,447 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (2,313 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (913 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (1,062 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (7,869 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (14,602 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (6,338 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $162 (42,512 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $143 (37,558 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (6,341 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (1,699 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (2,757 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 390% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (188,042 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (71 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (39,568 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (3,593 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 663% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria
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