- 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 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 ($4.02) | $4.52 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.12 ($2.30) | $0.89 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.99 ($2.94) | $3.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.80 ($2.07) | $3.98 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 ($9) | $6 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.98 ($3.67) | $3.33 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 ($2.11) | $1.61 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 ($3.91) | $3.62 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 ($23) | $15 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.56 ($1.89) | $1.92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 ($1.71) | $2.13 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,251 ($2,399) | $2,043 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,592 ($1,912) | $1,575 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 ($116) | $176 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,992 ($2,208) | $1,586 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,878 ($1,386) | $1,129 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 ($76) | $119 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $632 ($467) | $329 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $218 ($161) | $120 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 ($12) | $23 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 ($73) | $47 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 ($98) | $86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 ($119) | $115 | + 4% | |
| 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 $104,232 ($76,907) | $22,387 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 ($1.57) | $0.78 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 ($71) | $85 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 ($36) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.24 ($3.86) | $3.48 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($6) | $5.13 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 ($2.27) | $3.47 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.81 ($2.81) | $1.87 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 ($22) | $21 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 ($111) | $174 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 ($107) | $79 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 ($18) | $12 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.09) | $4.90 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.95 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 ($530) | $421 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 ($0.25) | $0.37 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 ($114) | $53 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in United States
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