- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.08) | €5.87 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.22 (€3.27) | €2.93 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.31 (€2.07) | €0.70 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (€2.53) | €2.02 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.05 (€1.91) | €1.33 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.42 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.11 (€3.20) | €1.46 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (€1.79) | €0.85 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.13 (€3.21) | €0.99 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€20) | €5.80 | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.55 (€1.60) | €1.93 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €0.90 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,436 (€2,149) | €1,036 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,548 (€1,594) | €765 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $149 (€93) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,917 (€1,825) | €752 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,889 (€1,181) | €476 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $98 (€61) | €74 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $40 (€25) | €24 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $630 (€394) | €381 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $227 (€142) | €99 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (€65) | €78 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (€86) | €83 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (€107) | €92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,251 (€69,592) | €26,549 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.08 (€1.30) | €1.51 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€58) | €39 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.19 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (€17) | €7 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (€29) | €47 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 (€7) | €3.54 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.60 (€3.50) | €3.51 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.61) | €4.16 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.28 (€2.05) | €1.73 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.72 (€2.33) | €2.30 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $31 (€19) | €12 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (€34) | €26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (€15) | €12 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (€98) | €42 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (€86) | €40 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€15) | €7 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€3.99) | €2.91 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.57 | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (€477) | €517 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (€95) | €37 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.95 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,537 prices entered by 1,467 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Portugal
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