- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 4% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (79 kr) | 109 kr | - 28% | |
| 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 $5.23 (34 kr) | 53 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (21 kr) | 11 kr | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (26 kr) | 34 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.94 (19 kr) | 30 kr | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (83 kr) | 55 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.31 (35 kr) | 26 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.94 (19 kr) | 10 kr | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.43 (35 kr) | 17 kr | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (217 kr) | 97 kr | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.64 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.46 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 16% | |
| 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 $3,534 (23,042 kr) | 17,828 kr | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,586 (16,861 kr) | 12,549 kr | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $145 (944 kr) | 1,117 kr | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (19,267 kr) | 11,842 kr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,946 (12,691 kr) | 8,284 kr | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (673 kr) | 687 kr | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (270 kr) | 231 kr | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $596 (3,887 kr) | 4,172 kr | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $219 (1,428 kr) | 1,381 kr | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (69 kr) | 71 kr | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (108 kr) | 263 kr | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (684 kr) | 932 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (391 kr) | 374 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (887 kr) | 935 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $170 (1,109 kr) | 1,355 kr | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $110,826 (722,589 kr) | 207,241 kr | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (604 kr) | 832 kr | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (100 kr) | 56 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (176 kr) | 104 kr | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (307 kr) | 261 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (73 kr) | 41 kr | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.84 (38 kr) | 39 kr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (55 kr) | 32 kr | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.23 (28 kr) | 19 kr | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (191 kr) | 308 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (349 kr) | 393 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (156 kr) | 259 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (1,035 kr) | 816 kr | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $124 (808 kr) | 731 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (157 kr) | 132 kr | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (42 kr) | 39 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (74 kr) | 62 kr | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (4,975 kr) | 4,719 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 (1.99 kr) | 0.98 kr | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (928 kr) | 426 kr | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (87 kr) | 63 kr | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Sweden
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