- 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 (80 kr) | 108 kr | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (54 kr) | 75 kr | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.18 (34 kr) | 54 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.30 (22 kr) | 11 kr | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.02 (27 kr) | 35 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.92 (19 kr) | 31 kr | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (82 kr) | 53 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.10 (34 kr) | 26 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.87 (19 kr) | 10 kr | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.32 (35 kr) | 17 kr | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (215 kr) | 99 kr | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,475 (22,999 kr) | 17,703 kr | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,598 (17,195 kr) | 12,280 kr | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $143 (948 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,914 (19,286 kr) | 11,659 kr | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (12,530 kr) | 8,283 kr | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (655 kr) | 678 kr | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (273 kr) | 240 kr | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $625 (4,134 kr) | 4,032 kr | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $234 (1,547 kr) | 1,317 kr | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (68 kr) | 76 kr | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (108 kr) | 279 kr | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (687 kr) | 934 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $59 (391 kr) | 370 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (919 kr) | 939 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (1,132 kr) | 1,363 kr | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $112,036 (741,401 kr) | 205,856 kr | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (621 kr) | 837 kr | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (99 kr) | 52 kr | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (179 kr) | 104 kr | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (305 kr) | 253 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (74 kr) | 37 kr | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.55 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (59 kr) | 30 kr | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (22 kr) | 22 kr | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (27 kr) | 20 kr | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (201 kr) | 309 kr | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (355 kr) | 393 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (159 kr) | 261 kr | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (1,054 kr) | 835 kr | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $126 (834 kr) | 733 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (159 kr) | 132 kr | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (73 kr) | 62 kr | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (5,050 kr) | 4,686 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (1.83 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $145 (958 kr) | 424 kr | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (90 kr) | 63 kr | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Sweden
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