Cost of living in Singapore compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (£5.05) | £5.91 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.59 (£3.28) | £3.33 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.38 (£1.98) | £0.91 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.25 (£2.49) | £2.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (£1.97) | £2.20 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (£8) | £3.78 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (£2.83) | £2.11 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (£1.71) | £0.88 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (£2.96) | £1.97 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (£18) | £8 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.90 (£1.70) | £1.96 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.40 (£1.41) | £1.13 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,528 (£3,243) | £2,169 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,323 (£1,950) | £1,628 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $228 (£134) | £169 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,159 (£1,853) | £1,448 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,218 (£1,301) | £1,068 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $137 (£80) | £148 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (£27) | £26 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $717 (£421) | £323 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $263 (£154) | £99 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (£12) | £13 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (£57) | £67 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (£31) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (£81) | £77 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (£86) | £80 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (£76,259) | £22,968 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.64 (£1.55) | £1.61 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $110 (£65) | £98 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (£8) | £3.55 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (£43) | £81 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (£9) | £2.64 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (£4.89) | £1.80 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (£5.82) | £3.51 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (£1.77) | £1.95 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (£2.11) | £1.46 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (£24) | £14 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (£34) | £35 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (£16) | £22 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (£45) | £117 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (£52) | £60 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (£13) | £9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $5.97 (£3.50) | £3.17 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (£6) | £5.09 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $824 (£483) | £567 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (£0.12) | £0.14 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (£83) | £37 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (£8) | £12 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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