Cost of living in Singapore compared to United States
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 ($5.23) | $5.50 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.85 ($3.62) | $1.07 | + 238% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.05 ($3.77) | $4.97 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.55 ($3.40) | $4.44 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.87 ($4.39) | $3.79 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 ($2.30) | $1.98 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.63 ($3.46) | $3.97 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 ($26) | $18 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.74 ($2.04) | $2.89 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.62 ($1.96) | $2.61 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,595 ($4,924) | $2,773 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,263 ($3,183) | $2,031 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $207 ($155) | $226 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,841 ($2,868) | $2,068 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,921 ($2,181) | $1,456 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 ($76) | $168 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 ($34) | $59 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 ($447) | $248 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 ($233) | $148 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 ($16) | $34 | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $116 ($87) | $55 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 ($47) | $51 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 ($108) | $105 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 ($124) | $139 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 ($116,605) | $30,497 | + 282% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.68 ($2.00) | $0.93 | + 116% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 ($70) | $78 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 ($55) | $155 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 ($5.28) | $5.26 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 ($3.73) | $7 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 ($2.09) | $5.05 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 ($7) | $2.43 | + 174% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $30 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Singapore | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 ($42) | $61 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 ($22) | $29 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 ($67) | $216 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $169 ($126) | $103 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 ($18) | $15 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.42) | $6 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 ($688) | $491 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.55 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 ($139) | $63 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 ($11) | $11 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in United States
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