Cost of living in Singapore compared to Spain
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.12) | €3.90 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (€2.62) | €1.03 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (€3.64) | €2.99 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (€2.56) | €2.22 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (€4.05) | €1.96 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (€2.88) | €1.31 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (€3.98) | €1.05 | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (€30) | €7 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (€2.23) | €2.02 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (€2.23) | €0.99 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 191% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (€4,348) | €1,295 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (€3,224) | €877 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (€189) | €124 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (€3,185) | €818 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (€2,265) | €599 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (€124) | €82 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (€30) | €28 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (€512) | €346 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€130) | €106 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (€17) | €11 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€72) | €76 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €32 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (€98) | €81 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €91 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 182% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,690 (€108,231) | €26,488 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.02 (€2.07) | €1.63 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (€88) | €30 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 72% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €6 | + 303% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (€50) | €62 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.97 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (€3.74) | €2.66 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €3.36 | + 285% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.56) | €2.11 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.59) | €2.02 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (€33) | €17 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 77% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Singapore | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (€53) | €33 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (€148) | €61 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (€104) | €49 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (€16) | €10 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.80) | €2.64 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.59 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€633) | €525 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.21) | €0.17 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (€130) | €48 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.23 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Spain
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