Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (73 kr) | 110 kr | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (51 kr) | 81 kr | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.27 (33 kr) | 57 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.11 (20 kr) | 13 kr | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.70 (23 kr) | 34 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (22 kr) | 31 kr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (103 kr) | 52 kr | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.36 (28 kr) | 27 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.42 (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.97 (32 kr) | 16 kr | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (206 kr) | 111 kr | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.67 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (14 kr) | 13 kr | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,603 (22,842 kr) | 17,777 kr | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,625 (16,645 kr) | 11,871 kr | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $163 (1,030 kr) | 995 kr | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,751 (17,441 kr) | 11,119 kr | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,661 (10,533 kr) | 8,023 kr | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $92 (583 kr) | 385 kr | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (285 kr) | 171 kr | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $726 (4,603 kr) | 4,577 kr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (1,184 kr) | 1,172 kr | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (75 kr) | 62 kr | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (120 kr) | 238 kr | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $110 (696 kr) | 988 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $54 (345 kr) | 391 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (849 kr) | 1,085 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $163 (1,032 kr) | 1,372 kr | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $110,549 (700,855 kr) | 252,598 kr | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.24 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $88 (556 kr) | 740 kr | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (87 kr) | 53 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (152 kr) | 116 kr | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (362 kr) | 242 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (90 kr) | 42 kr | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.98 (38 kr) | 31 kr | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (54 kr) | 27 kr | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.75 (24 kr) | 27 kr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.83 (31 kr) | 18 kr | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $31 (195 kr) | 284 kr | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $48 (301 kr) | 386 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (172 kr) | 261 kr | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $293 (1,856 kr) | 937 kr | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $123 (779 kr) | 715 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (138 kr) | 128 kr | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (42 kr) | 42 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (69 kr) | 63 kr | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $730 (4,628 kr) | 5,277 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.29 (1.84 kr) | 3.14 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (956 kr) | 364 kr | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (88 kr) | 64 kr | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in Sweden
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