Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.00) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.43) | €2.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.87) | €0.68 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.18) | €2.16 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.15) | €1.44 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (€11) | €4.05 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.68) | €1.37 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.56) | €1.00 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.12) | €0.99 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €4.35 | + 343% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (€1.82) | €1.93 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €0.95 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 77% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (€2,385) | €1,105 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,695) | €732 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (€99) | €120 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (€1,908) | €751 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (€1,093) | €523 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (€53) | €91 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€411) | €370 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (€117) | €124 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (€71) | €74 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (€88) | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (€110) | €81 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€73,947) | €26,122 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (€1.38) | €1.45 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €36 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.74 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (€9) | €3.14 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.72) | €3.71 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.78) | €3.38 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (€1.81) | €1.27 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (€2.67) | €1.90 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (€22) | €14 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€34) | €28 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €13 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (€84) | €45 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €43 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €8 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (€3.75) | €3.12 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €1.65 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $724 (€453) | €509 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (€102) | €38 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.89 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Portugal
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