Cost of living in Singapore compared to Puerto Rico
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 19% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $19 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 ($4.57) | $3.62 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 ($2.62) | $3.24 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 ($3.80) | $6 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 ($2.72) | $3.59 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 ($10) | $8 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 ($3.83) | $4.21 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 ($2.54) | $3.15 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 ($4.30) | $2.81 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 ($26) | $26 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 ($2.29) | $1.97 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 ($2.22) | $2.41 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 ($4,262) | $2,888 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 ($3,644) | $1,588 | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 ($224) | $302 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 ($3,169) | $1,404 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 ($2,287) | $872 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 ($120) | $166 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 ($34) | $46 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 ($639) | $368 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 ($78) | $409 | - 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 ($15) | $11 | + 31% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 ($76) | $62 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 ($55) | $52 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 ($110) | $139 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 ($117) | $162 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 170% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 170% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 ($115,622) | $29,962 | + 286% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 ($2.31) | $1.26 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 ($90) | $35 | + 161% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 ($10) | $5.47 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 ($27) | $17 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 ($54) | $61 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 ($4.06) | $3.69 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 ($11) | $9 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 ($3.97) | $3.54 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 ($4.31) | $3.43 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 ($37) | $26 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Singapore | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 ($57) | $42 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 ($21) | $22 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 ($289) | $58 | + 396% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 ($86) | $104 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.86) | $5.50 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $2.14 | + 334% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 ($689) | $988 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 ($119) | $52 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 866 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
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