Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
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Food | - 17% | |||
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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 $15 ($11) | $17 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 ($3.94) | $5.06 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 ($2.45) | $0.99 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 ($3.13) | $3.33 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 ($2.42) | $4.44 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 ($3.48) | $3.92 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 ($2.05) | $1.94 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 ($3.64) | $3.35 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($22) | $16 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 ($1.96) | $2.26 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 ($1.78) | $2.45 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 ($3,992) | $2,514 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 ($2,406) | $1,957 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 ($164) | $205 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 ($2,273) | $1,777 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 ($1,594) | $1,349 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 ($99) | $139 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 ($33) | $57 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 ($512) | $303 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 ($187) | $134 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $12 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 ($15) | $26 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 ($70) | $51 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 ($38) | $46 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 ($100) | $92 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 ($105) | $120 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 ($93,775) | $25,233 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 ($1.84) | $1.06 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 ($80) | $77 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 ($10) | $7 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 ($14) | $19 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 ($53) | $125 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 ($11) | $7 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.90) | $4.17 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 ($7) | $5.50 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 ($2.18) | $4.18 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 ($2.60) | $2.05 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 ($30) | $25 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 ($19) | $27 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 ($56) | $192 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 ($64) | $83 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 ($16) | $13 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.34) | $5.17 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 ($8) | $6 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 ($606) | $499 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 ($0.14) | $0.17 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 ($103) | $52 | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $9 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in United States
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