- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.21) | €5.78 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (€3.47) | €3.02 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 (€2.04) | €0.71 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (€2.54) | €2.09 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (€1.91) | €1.33 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.46 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 (€3.16) | €1.45 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (€1.85) | €0.87 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (€3.31) | €1.01 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€21) | €5.83 | + 253% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 (€1.67) | €1.96 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (€1.50) | €0.84 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 87% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,384 (€2,159) | €1,064 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (€1,662) | €757 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (€99) | €118 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 (€1,917) | €778 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 (€1,209) | €503 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (€64) | €88 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €25 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (€412) | €395 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $248 (€158) | €93 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€67) | €78 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€37) | €29 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (€86) | €81 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (€110) | €92 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,701 (€71,272) | €26,465 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (€1.34) | €1.52 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (€60) | €39 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €5.33 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (€15) | €8 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (€30) | €46 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (€8) | €3.63 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (€3.52) | €3.13 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.86) | €4.24 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (€2.22) | €1.89 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (€2.58) | €2.34 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €12 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (€15) | €13 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (€100) | €46 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (€93) | €43 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€16) | €7 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.13) | €3.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €2.49 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (€457) | €519 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (€0.17) | €0.21 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (€96) | €37 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.98 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Portugal
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