Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (102 kr) | 104 kr | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (62 kr) | 87 kr | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.98 (40 kr) | 46 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.19 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.17 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.19 (21 kr) | 33 kr | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (90 kr) | 48 kr | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $3.56 (24 kr) | 27 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.76 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (45 kr) | 18 kr | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $37 (249 kr) | 102 kr | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.21 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.63 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $4,753 (31,746 kr) | 14,136 kr | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,969 (19,827 kr) | 10,637 kr | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $193 (1,290 kr) | 2,853 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,354 (22,398 kr) | 8,493 kr | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,086 (13,935 kr) | 6,684 kr | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $119 (796 kr) | 503 kr | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (291 kr) | 300 kr | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $718 (4,798 kr) | 2,879 kr | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $368 (2,460 kr) | 1,075 kr | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (68 kr) | 45 kr | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (138 kr) | 207 kr | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $125 (837 kr) | 887 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $46 (307 kr) | 325 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $152 (1,013 kr) | 878 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $221 (1,478 kr) | 1,202 kr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,395 (890,889 kr) | 240,369 kr | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.36 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $81 (539 kr) | 747 kr | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $5.00 (33 kr) | 53 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (67 kr) | 114 kr | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $89 (593 kr) | 350 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $8 (52 kr) | 37 kr | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.83 (32 kr) | 38 kr | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (44 kr) | 33 kr | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.75 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.57 (24 kr) | 22 kr | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $37 (244 kr) | 319 kr | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $65 (436 kr) | 395 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (184 kr) | 267 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $142 (947 kr) | 913 kr | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (992 kr) | 727 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (142 kr) | 133 kr | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (42 kr) | 39 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (66 kr) | 66 kr | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $765 (5,111 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.38 (2.51 kr) | 1.39 kr | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $155 (1,038 kr) | 324 kr | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (94 kr) | 66 kr | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Sweden
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