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Cost of living in Singapore compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (£7) | £10 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (£4.66) | £5.71 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.13 (£2.90) | £3.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.98 (£1.69) | £0.86 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.65 (£2.07) | £2.59 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.98 (£1.69) | £1.89 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (£7) | £4.50 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.77 (£2.70) | £1.92 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.95 (£1.67) | £0.87 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.10 (£2.89) | £1.80 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (£18) | £8 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.49 (£1.41) | £1.87 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.25 (£1.27) | £0.90 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,231 (£1,831) | £1,953 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,591 (£1,468) | £1,236 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (£85) | £149 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,071 (£1,739) | £1,204 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,892 (£1,072) | £867 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (£56) | £120 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $37 (£21) | £23 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (£366) | £330 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $201 (£114) | £79 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (£5.90) | £6 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (£33) | £31 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (£75) | £73 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $163 (£92) | £74 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $103,887 (£58,850) | £18,897 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (£1.24) | £1.27 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (£52) | £97 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (£7) | £3.48 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (£9) | £8 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (£27) | £82 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (£7) | £3.55 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (£3.47) | £1.40 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (£4.80) | £3.18 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.30 (£1.87) | £1.76 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.00 (£2.26) | £1.50 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $27 (£15) | £12 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (£31) | £30 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (£14) | £21 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $124 (£70) | £96 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $144 (£81) | £56 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (£13) | £9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (£4.16) | £3.02 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (£6) | £4.48 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (£407) | £387 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $164 (£93) | £43 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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