Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (141 kr) | 130 kr | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (85 kr) | 91 kr | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (59 kr) | 64 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.04 (32 kr) | 15 kr | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (54 kr) | 43 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $7 (60 kr) | 39 kr | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $20 (158 kr) | 54 kr | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (52 kr) | 30 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.79 (38 kr) | 14 kr | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (54 kr) | 19 kr | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $52 (412 kr) | 115 kr | + 259% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.29 (26 kr) | 22 kr | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.98 (32 kr) | 26 kr | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 166% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,014 (64,071 kr) | 20,112 kr | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,589 (44,681 kr) | 15,359 kr | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $263 (2,103 kr) | 1,006 kr | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,439 (43,481 kr) | 13,165 kr | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,701 (29,585 kr) | 10,150 kr | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $236 (1,884 kr) | 444 kr | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (378 kr) | 338 kr | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $841 (6,720 kr) | 3,000 kr | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (1,068 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (79 kr) | 129 kr | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (161 kr) | 164 kr | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 42% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $130 (1,039 kr) | 993 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $88 (703 kr) | 415 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $152 (1,213 kr) | 1,011 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $238 (1,903 kr) | 1,314 kr | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,239 (1,065,221 kr) | 272,928 kr | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.43 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $102 (819 kr) | 893 kr | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 164% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (102 kr) | 30 kr | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (305 kr) | 100 kr | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (812 kr) | 200 kr | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (105 kr) | 34 kr | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (74 kr) | 33 kr | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (151 kr) | 35 kr | + 327% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (30 kr) | 25 kr | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (42 kr) | 24 kr | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $70 (557 kr) | 248 kr | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $113 (901 kr) | 519 kr | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $34 (271 kr) | 301 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $289 (2,313 kr) | 810 kr | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $194 (1,555 kr) | 879 kr | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (199 kr) | 167 kr | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (54 kr) | 42 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (114 kr) | 73 kr | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (7,964 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (2.08 kr) | 1.45 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $179 (1,431 kr) | 430 kr | + 232% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (125 kr) | 65 kr | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,606 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 89% more expensive than in Sweden
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