Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 ($4.86) | $5.95 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 ($2.74) | $1.09 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 ($3.57) | $4.92 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 ($3.00) | $4.81 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 ($9) | $7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 ($3.85) | $4.70 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 ($2.51) | $2.55 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 ($4.19) | $3.06 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 ($24) | $16 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 ($2.65) | $2.74 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 ($1.95) | $3.08 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 54% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 ($6,185) | $3,012 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 ($3,921) | $2,224 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 ($198) | $219 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 ($3,529) | $1,967 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 ($2,504) | $1,475 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 ($134) | $147 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 ($33) | $64 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 ($552) | $284 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 ($140) | $132 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 ($11) | $13 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 ($15) | $30 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 ($78) | $54 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 ($43) | $44 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 ($111) | $93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 ($116) | $120 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 ($115,469) | $27,658 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 ($2.27) | $1.06 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $135 ($100) | $83 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 ($28) | $20 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 ($48) | $137 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $8 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 ($4.36) | $4.91 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 ($14) | $6 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 ($2.76) | $4.81 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 ($3.87) | $2.19 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 ($43) | $27 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 ($59) | $55 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 ($21) | $28 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 ($206) | $196 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 ($85) | $88 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 ($18) | $14 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.72) | $5.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $959 ($710) | $578 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 ($0.15) | $0.20 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 ($121) | $59 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in United States
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