- 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 (77 kr) | 107 kr | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (52 kr) | 75 kr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (33 kr) | 52 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.26 (21 kr) | 11 kr | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (25 kr) | 34 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (19 kr) | 30 kr | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (87 kr) | 58 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (33 kr) | 25 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (19 kr) | 11 kr | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.53 (35 kr) | 17 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (220 kr) | 103 kr | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.44 (16 kr) | 17 kr | - 7% | |
| 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 $3,503 (22,474 kr) | 16,922 kr | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,629 (16,862 kr) | 11,700 kr | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (972 kr) | 1,026 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (18,507 kr) | 11,376 kr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (12,570 kr) | 8,255 kr | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (689 kr) | 650 kr | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (280 kr) | 237 kr | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (3,644 kr) | 4,258 kr | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (1,333 kr) | 1,348 kr | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (70 kr) | 69 kr | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (110 kr) | 236 kr | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (676 kr) | 903 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (386 kr) | 386 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (891 kr) | 953 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (1,109 kr) | 1,345 kr | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $115,269 (739,447 kr) | 212,955 kr | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $92 (591 kr) | 824 kr | - 28% | |
| 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 $12 (80 kr) | 52 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (156 kr) | 95 kr | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (292 kr) | 254 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (58 kr) | 42 kr | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (38 kr) | 39 kr | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (51 kr) | 32 kr | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (28 kr) | 18 kr | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (177 kr) | 310 kr | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (331 kr) | 359 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (160 kr) | 256 kr | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $185 (1,186 kr) | 713 kr | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $113 (725 kr) | 696 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (138 kr) | 132 kr | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (72 kr) | 61 kr | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $732 (4,697 kr) | 4,677 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (1.82 kr) | 1.52 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $139 (890 kr) | 436 kr | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (85 kr) | 61 kr | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Sweden
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