- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (81 kr) | 112 kr | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (55 kr) | 76 kr | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (36 kr) | 53 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.12 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.99 (26 kr) | 33 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.80 (19 kr) | 30 kr | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (84 kr) | 50 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.98 (33 kr) | 26 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (19 kr) | 11 kr | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (35 kr) | 17 kr | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (211 kr) | 98 kr | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.56 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,251 (21,577 kr) | 18,515 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,592 (17,201 kr) | 12,613 kr | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (1,045 kr) | 1,249 kr | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,992 (19,859 kr) | 11,848 kr | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,878 (12,466 kr) | 8,616 kr | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (687 kr) | 777 kr | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (281 kr) | 212 kr | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $632 (4,197 kr) | 3,949 kr | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $218 (1,445 kr) | 1,149 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (71 kr) | 75 kr | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (109 kr) | 301 kr | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (657 kr) | 952 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (373 kr) | 372 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (882 kr) | 942 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (1,074 kr) | 1,369 kr | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,232 (691,833 kr) | 201,705 kr | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (639 kr) | 840 kr | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (84 kr) | 52 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (107 kr) | 93 kr | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (320 kr) | 257 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 (81 kr) | 35 kr | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.24 (35 kr) | 41 kr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (54 kr) | 30 kr | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (20 kr) | 23 kr | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.81 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (196 kr) | 318 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (360 kr) | 430 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (162 kr) | 255 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (998 kr) | 957 kr | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (966 kr) | 733 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (165 kr) | 130 kr | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (46 kr) | 38 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (71 kr) | 62 kr | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (4,767 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (2.28 kr) | 0.95 kr | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (1,023 kr) | 423 kr | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (91 kr) | 61 kr | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Sweden
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