- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($5.94) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 ($3.95) | $4.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 ($2.33) | $0.89 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 ($2.89) | $3.18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 ($2.17) | $4.04 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 ($9) | $6 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 ($3.60) | $3.32 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 ($2.11) | $1.59 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 ($3.78) | $3.37 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 ($23) | $15 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 ($1.90) | $1.92 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 ($1.71) | $2.12 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,384 ($2,460) | $2,034 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 ($1,894) | $1,570 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 ($113) | $177 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 ($2,185) | $1,572 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 ($1,378) | $1,121 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 ($73) | $122 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 ($469) | $335 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $248 ($181) | $119 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 ($12) | $22 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 ($76) | $47 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 ($42) | $45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 ($98) | $86 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 ($126) | $115 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $107,974 ($78,498) | $22,282 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 ($1.53) | $0.77 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 ($70) | $85 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($10) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 ($17) | $19 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 ($4.01) | $3.51 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 ($7) | $5.08 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 ($2.53) | $3.45 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 ($2.94) | $1.86 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($22) | $21 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 ($114) | $173 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 ($106) | $79 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 ($18) | $12 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.70) | $4.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 ($8) | $5.88 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 ($521) | $427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 ($0.20) | $0.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 ($110) | $53 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in United States
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