Cost of living in Singapore compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (£7) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (£4.16) | £5.68 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.09 (£2.72) | £3.12 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.88 (£1.54) | £0.86 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.30 (£1.77) | £2.58 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.50 (£1.34) | £1.87 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $17 (£9) | £3.60 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.18 (£2.24) | £1.94 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.41 (£1.29) | £0.96 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.07 (£2.71) | £1.73 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (£18) | £8 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.44 (£1.84) | £1.94 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $1.97 (£1.05) | £0.96 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $4,130 (£2,208) | £1,712 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,005 (£1,607) | £1,075 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $176 (£94) | £150 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,029 (£1,620) | £1,000 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,826 (£976) | £823 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $128 (£68) | £92 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (£22) | £26 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $526 (£281) | £303 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $368 (£197) | £71 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (£6) | £5.98 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (£9) | £12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $125 (£67) | £63 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $52 (£28) | £31 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $167 (£89) | £71 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (£102) | £69 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $126,296 (£67,526) | £20,856 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.23 (£1.19) | £1.20 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $82 (£44) | £81 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $5.00 (£2.67) | £3.01 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (£5.35) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $64 (£34) | £68 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $8 (£4.14) | £2.98 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (£3.45) | £1.58 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (£3.56) | £3.32 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.58 (£1.38) | £1.87 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.57 (£1.91) | £1.43 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $37 (£20) | £15 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (£30) | £30 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (£15) | £18 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $136 (£72) | £149 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $155 (£83) | £55 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (£12) | £9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (£3.28) | £3.03 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $9 (£5.07) | £4.45 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $765 (£409) | £429 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.39 (£0.21) | £0.10 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (£81) | £32 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (£7) | £12 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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