Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.53) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (€3.15) | €2.87 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.05 (€2.01) | €0.65 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.03 (€2.65) | €2.16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (€1.84) | €1.50 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€8) | €5.24 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (€3.04) | €1.42 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (€1.92) | €0.92 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (€3.21) | €0.96 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (€22) | €5.96 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (€1.68) | €1.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (€1.71) | €0.71 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,387 (€2,231) | €1,094 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,606 (€1,716) | €673 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (€106) | €108 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (€1,730) | €728 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,721 (€1,133) | €466 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (€71) | €82 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€28) | €25 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (€380) | €350 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (€139) | €102 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (€69) | €90 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (€44) | €32 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (€89) | €71 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (€113) | €86 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 83% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (€72,094) | €25,639 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (€1.46) | €1.52 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (€60) | €37 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (€8) | €5.46 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (€12) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (€7) | €3.97 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (€3.25) | €3.04 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.57) | €3.85 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.11 (€2.05) | €1.56 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (€2.13) | €2.28 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€36) | €26 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€17) | €13 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (€183) | €43 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (€90) | €40 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (€13) | €6 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.65) | €2.30 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.34 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (€479) | €451 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 (€0.20) | €0.12 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (€97) | €37 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €5.01 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Portugal
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