Cost of living in Singapore compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (S/. 40) | S/. 25 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (S/. 28) | S/. 20 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.53 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.88 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (S/. 37) | S/. 13 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (S/. 16) | S/. 6 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.33 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (S/. 16) | S/. 6 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (S/. 98) | S/. 45 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.13 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 415% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 415% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,007 (S/. 19,616) | S/. 2,870 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (S/. 11,813) | S/. 1,849 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (S/. 520) | S/. 208 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (S/. 10,936) | S/. 1,702 | + 543% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (S/. 8,208) | S/. 1,000 | + 721% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (S/. 285) | S/. 135 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (S/. 132) | S/. 71 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (S/. 1,536) | S/. 1,044 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (S/. 706) | S/. 405 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (S/. 34) | S/. 37 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (S/. 68) | S/. 17 | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (S/. 310) | S/. 150 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (S/. 178) | S/. 112 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (S/. 405) | S/. 285 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (S/. 466) | S/. 265 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 178% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (S/. 448,120) | S/. 55,348 | + 710% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.18 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (S/. 261) | S/. 128 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (S/. 37) | S/. 21 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (S/. 34) | S/. 31 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (S/. 206) | S/. 106 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (S/. 38) | S/. 26 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (S/. 20) | S/. 15 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.72 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (S/. 25) | S/. 5.69 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (S/. 91) | S/. 39 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 83% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (S/. 125) | S/. 41 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (S/. 81) | S/. 41 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (S/. 252) | S/. 102 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (S/. 378) | S/. 157 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (S/. 66) | S/. 34 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (S/. 20) | S/. 16 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (S/. 30) | S/. 9 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (S/. 2,581) | S/. 3,193 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (S/. 518) | S/. 173 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (S/. 44) | S/. 17 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in Peru
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