Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 ($3.42) | $4.32 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.05 ($2.18) | $0.87 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.03 ($2.88) | $3.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 ($2.00) | $4.07 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 ($9) | $6 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 ($3.30) | $3.38 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 ($2.09) | $1.73 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 ($3.48) | $3.19 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 ($23) | $15 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 ($1.82) | $1.91 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 ($1.85) | $2.07 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,427 ($2,452) | $2,231 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,606 ($1,865) | $1,605 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 ($115) | $178 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 ($1,880) | $1,611 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,721 ($1,231) | $1,141 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 ($77) | $117 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 ($413) | $300 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 ($151) | $121 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 ($74) | $49 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 ($48) | $44 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 ($97) | $87 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 ($123) | $114 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 ($78,329) | $22,995 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 ($1.59) | $0.77 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 ($65) | $80 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 ($13) | $20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 ($36) | $110 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 ($3.54) | $3.51 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 ($4.96) | $5.02 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.11 ($2.22) | $3.52 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 ($2.31) | $1.82 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 ($16) | $22 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($18) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 ($199) | $220 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 ($98) | $75 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 ($14) | $12 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.05) | $4.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.82 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 ($520) | $405 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 ($0.21) | $0.19 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 ($105) | $54 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in United States
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