Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 20% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (SGD $25) | SGD $14 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (SGD $13) | SGD $10 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.95 (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (SGD $1.48) | SGD $3.69 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (SGD $7) | SGD $4.82 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.81 (SGD $6) | SGD $4.05 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.70 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.20 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.55 (SGD $3.44) | SGD $3.39 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (SGD $4.13) | SGD $5.65 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (SGD $21) | SGD $32 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (SGD $3.69) | SGD $3.57 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (SGD $4.16) | SGD $2.64 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in United States is 35% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,012 (SGD $4,066) | SGD $8,351 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,224 (SGD $3,003) | SGD $5,295 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (SGD $296) | SGD $268 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,967 (SGD $2,656) | SGD $4,764 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (SGD $1,992) | SGD $3,381 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (SGD $199) | SGD $181 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (SGD $86) | SGD $45 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (SGD $384) | SGD $746 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (SGD $179) | SGD $189 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (SGD $18) | SGD $14 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (SGD $41) | SGD $21 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 8% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (SGD $73) | SGD $105 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (SGD $60) | SGD $58 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (SGD $126) | SGD $149 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (SGD $162) | SGD $157 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 45% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,658 (SGD $37,344) | SGD $155,906 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (SGD $1.43) | SGD $3.06 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (SGD $112) | SGD $135 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (SGD $27) | SGD $38 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (SGD $185) | SGD $65 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.88 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (SGD $8) | SGD $19 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.81 (SGD $6) | SGD $3.73 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (SGD $2.96) | SGD $5.22 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (SGD $37) | SGD $58 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (SGD $74) | SGD $80 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (SGD $38) | SGD $29 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (SGD $265) | SGD $278 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (SGD $119) | SGD $115 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (SGD $19) | SGD $25 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (SGD $7) | SGD $6 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $578 (SGD $781) | SGD $959 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (SGD $0.27) | SGD $0.20 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (SGD $79) | SGD $163 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $15 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 26% cheaper than in Singapore
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