Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.52) | €3.40 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (€2.79) | €0.95 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (€3.94) | €3.19 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (€2.77) | €1.98 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.02 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (€3.90) | €1.91 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (€2.12) | €1.41 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (€3.87) | €1.06 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€24) | €5.33 | + 355% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (€1.95) | €2.18 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (€1.94) | €0.89 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (€5,272) | €1,465 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,241 (€2,925) | €979 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (€127) | €115 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (€2,681) | €956 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (€2,081) | €700 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (€71) | €90 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (€34) | €22 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (€413) | €329 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (€215) | €123 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€15) | €10 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (€76) | €85 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€44) | €31 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€100) | €86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (€115) | €94 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (€110,373) | €25,098 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (€1.94) | €1.72 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€64) | €36 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.35 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.81 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (€51) | €65 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.00 | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.87) | €3.35 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (€3.45) | €3.64 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (€1.93) | €1.62 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (€6) | €2.05 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€22) | €14 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (€31) | €32 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €13 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (€62) | €55 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (€93) | €44 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€16) | €7 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€5.01) | €2.67 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.08 | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€636) | €434 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (€128) | €37 | + 249% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.40 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 113% more expensive than in Portugal
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