Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in United States is 24% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (SGD $26) | SGD $12 | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (SGD $15) | SGD $9 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (SGD $8) | SGD $6 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (SGD $1.43) | SGD $3.51 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.08 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (SGD $6) | SGD $3.64 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (SGD $5.96) | SGD $5.12 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (SGD $2.98) | SGD $3.40 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (SGD $4.05) | SGD $5.75 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (SGD $21) | SGD $35 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (SGD $3.94) | SGD $3.07 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (SGD $3.74) | SGD $2.98 | + 26% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in United States is 19% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (SGD $4,041) | SGD $5,700 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (SGD $3,098) | SGD $4,873 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (SGD $299) | SGD $300 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (SGD $2,758) | SGD $4,237 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (SGD $2,101) | SGD $3,058 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (SGD $200) | SGD $161 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (SGD $86) | SGD $46 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (SGD $394) | SGD $854 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (SGD $195) | SGD $105 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (SGD $19) | SGD $12 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (SGD $40) | SGD $19 | + 106% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in United States is 8% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (SGD $77) | SGD $102 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (SGD $70) | SGD $73 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (SGD $131) | SGD $147 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (SGD $176) | SGD $157 | + 12% | |
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 | $28,449 (SGD $38,193) | SGD $154,610 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (SGD $1.32) | SGD $3.09 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (SGD $99) | SGD $121 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 10% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (SGD $13) | SGD $14 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (SGD $28) | SGD $37 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (SGD $187) | SGD $72 | + 161% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (SGD $13) | SGD $13 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.44 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.31 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (SGD $3.17) | SGD $5.76 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (SGD $40) | SGD $50 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 10% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (SGD $77) | SGD $76 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (SGD $40) | SGD $29 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (SGD $278) | SGD $387 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (SGD $133) | SGD $115 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (SGD $20) | SGD $22 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (SGD $7) | SGD $6 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (SGD $680) | SGD $922 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (SGD $0.50) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (SGD $89) | SGD $158 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $16 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 19% cheaper than in Singapore
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