Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 100% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $21 (€15) | €10 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $9 (€7) | €3.26 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $5.36 (€3.74) | €0.82 | + 358% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.90 (€4.11) | €2.52 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $5.10 (€3.55) | €2.00 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $17 (€12) | €4.94 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (€4.34) | €1.80 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.18 (€2.91) | €1.23 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (€4.94) | €1.12 | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $39 (€28) | €4.99 | + 452% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.81 (€2.65) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.70 (€1.89) | €0.84 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 318% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 318% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $9,826 (€6,849) | €1,146 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $7,300 (€5,088) | €846 | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $277 (€193) | €131 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $6,245 (€4,353) | €830 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $4,773 (€3,327) | €580 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $196 (€136) | €132 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (€32) | €32 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $848 (€591) | €338 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (€175) | €97 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (€16) | €8 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $142 (€99) | €68 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $89 (€62) | €29 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $193 (€134) | €69 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $238 (€166) | €83 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 183% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,162 (€114,429) | €29,683 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.32 (€2.31) | €1.92 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $159 (€111) | €37 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€9) | €3.76 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $25 (€18) | €6 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $93 (€65) | €55 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (€11) | €3.46 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.68) | €3.38 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $12 (€9) | €4.92 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.52 (€3.15) | €1.75 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.11 (€3.56) | €2.08 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (€29) | €12 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $85 (€59) | €25 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $36 (€25) | €14 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $208 (€145) | €37 | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $181 (€126) | €40 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (€16) | €8 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (€5.57) | €2.52 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €2.19 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $1,092 (€761) | €632 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.35 (€0.25) | €0.31 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $217 (€151) | €36 | + 326% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.04 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,220 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in Portugal
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