- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (£4.77) | £5.64 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.52 (£3.20) | £3.63 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.16 (£1.83) | £0.86 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.90 (£2.26) | £2.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.00 (£1.74) | £1.88 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (£7) | £4.64 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.94 (£2.86) | £1.98 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.82 (£1.63) | £0.83 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.13 (£2.97) | £1.76 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (£19) | £9 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.58 (£1.49) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (£1.36) | £0.91 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,333 (£1,931) | £1,861 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,607 (£1,511) | £1,202 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (£89) | £156 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,051 (£1,768) | £1,178 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,906 (£1,104) | £808 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (£59) | £144 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (£25) | £22 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $637 (£369) | £335 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $237 (£137) | £85 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (£5.93) | £6 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (£58) | £65 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (£32) | £33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (£77) | £71 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $166 (£96) | £74 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $106,804 (£61,891) | £18,407 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (£1.23) | £1.25 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (£56) | £96 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (£7) | £3.36 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $23 (£13) | £8 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (£27) | £76 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (£8) | £3.57 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.39 (£3.12) | £1.52 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (£4.96) | £3.22 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.10 (£1.80) | £1.82 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.97 (£2.30) | £1.57 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (£17) | £13 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (£32) | £31 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (£14) | £21 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $160 (£93) | £110 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (£86) | £55 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $26 (£15) | £9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (£3.92) | £2.97 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (£6) | £4.42 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $725 (£420) | £400 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $148 (£86) | £44 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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