Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (€4.21) | €3.48 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.50 (€2.41) | €0.95 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (€3.50) | €3.11 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (€2.50) | €2.06 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.60 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (€3.52) | €1.93 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (€2.34) | €1.71 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (€3.96) | €1.08 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (€24) | €5.90 | + 299% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.96 (€2.04) | €2.08 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.88 (€1.98) | €0.94 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 162% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,037 (€4,847) | €1,333 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (€3,356) | €928 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $282 (€194) | €173 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,197 (€2,891) | €967 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (€2,106) | €671 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $154 (€106) | €124 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (€31) | €33 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (€588) | €366 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (€72) | €131 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (€70) | €87 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $155 (€107) | €78 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €86 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,222 (€108,291) | €26,898 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.00 (€2.07) | €1.78 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (€83) | €36 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.69 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (€25) | €8 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $67 (€46) | €65 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.74 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (€3.74) | €4.03 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €5.02 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (€3.66) | €2.70 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (€3.97) | €2.21 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (€34) | €16 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $75 (€52) | €31 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €15 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (€266) | €63 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $109 (€75) | €45 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€15) | €8 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.43) | €3.47 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €1.97 | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€635) | €520 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.19 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (€109) | €38 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (€10) | €5.13 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in Portugal
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