Cost of living in Singapore compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (1,168 Дин.) | 1,499 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (803 Дин.) | 940 Дин. | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (556 Дин.) | 375 Дин. | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (311 Дин.) | 140 Дин. | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (436 Дин.) | 263 Дин. | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (326 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (1,063 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (458 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (249 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (454 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 421% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (2,848 Дин.) | 1,079 Дин. | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (229 Дин.) | 154 Дин. | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (228 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 244% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (538,684 Дин.) | 116,264 Дин. | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (341,700 Дин.) | 68,128 Дин. | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (15,028 Дин.) | 20,029 Дин. | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (316,312 Дин.) | 65,060 Дин. | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (237,411 Дин.) | 41,796 Дин. | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (8,254 Дин.) | 11,645 Дин. | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (3,809 Дин.) | 2,713 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (44,435 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (20,408 Дин.) | 14,748 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (970 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (1,966 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (8,960 Дин.) | 9,479 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (5,135 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (11,714 Дин.) | 9,797 Дин. | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (13,484 Дин.) | 11,249 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 195% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (12,961,970 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 620% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (228 Дин.) | 203 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (7,556 Дин.) | 2,667 Дин. | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (1,074 Дин.) | 461 Дин. | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (972 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (5,964 Дин.) | 3,428 Дин. | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (1,089 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (572 Дин.) | 533 Дин. | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (405 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (227 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (722 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (2,619 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Singapore | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (3,619 Дин.) | 3,426 Дин. | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (2,335 Дин.) | 1,378 Дин. | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (7,288 Дин.) | 4,616 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (10,938 Дин.) | 5,143 Дин. | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (1,913 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (588 Дин.) | 228 Дин. | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (866 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (74,654 Дин.) | 80,153 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (14,997 Дин.) | 4,165 Дин. | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (1,267 Дин.) | 436 Дин. | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 145% more expensive than in Serbia
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