Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.13) | $4.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.25) | $0.88 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.62) | $2.94 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $4.10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 ($14) | $6 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.22) | $3.29 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.88) | $1.68 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.74) | $3.30 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $14 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 ($2.18) | $1.99 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $2.06 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($2,716) | $2,211 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,037) | $1,548 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 ($114) | $179 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($2,164) | $1,535 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,867 ($1,404) | $1,116 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 ($63) | $113 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $50 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($494) | $271 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 ($140) | $128 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $11 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($14) | $22 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 ($85) | $47 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($38) | $43 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 ($106) | $87 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 ($133) | $109 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,858) | $23,574 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($1.64) | $0.64 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $74 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 ($8) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 ($52) | $112 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 ($11) | $7 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.67) | $3.47 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 ($7) | $4.93 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 ($2.17) | $3.64 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 ($3.21) | $1.81 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $22 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 ($42) | $46 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 ($100) | $205 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($111) | $80 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $12 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 ($4.51) | $5.04 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.85 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $744 ($559) | $421 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.23 ($0.17) | $0.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 ($122) | $49 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in United States
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