Cost of living in Singapore

Summary of cost of living in Singapore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: SGD $10,807
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: SGD $6,921
  • Singapore is the most expensive city in Asia (1 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Singapore is more expensive than in 92% of cities in the World (13 out of 143)
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List of prices in Singapore
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district SGD $14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) SGD $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast SGD $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk SGD $3.84
12 eggs, large SGD $5.39
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes SGD $4.02
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese SGD $13
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples SGD $5.66
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes SGD $3.22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket SGD $5.61
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality SGD $35
2 liters of coca-cola SGD $2.83
Bread for 2 people for 1 day SGD $2.82
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area SGD $6,652
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area SGD $4,220
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat SGD $186
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area SGD $3,906
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area SGD $2,932
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio SGD $126
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) SGD $47
40” flat screen tv SGD $579
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) SGD $137
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) SGD $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help SGD $24
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) SGD $111
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) SGD $63
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) SGD $145
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes SGD $174
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new SGD $164,934
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas SGD $2.82
Monthly ticket public transport SGD $93
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) SGD $41
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) SGD $13
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) SGD $19
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) SGD $69
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) SGD $13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) SGD $5.77
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) SGD $10
4 rolls of toilet paper SGD $3.58
Tube of toothpaste SGD $5.59
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city SGD $32
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub SGD $52
2 tickets to the movies SGD $29
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) SGD $215
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert SGD $157
1 cocktail drink in downtown club SGD $22
Cappuccino in expat area of the city SGD $7
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) SGD $11
Ipad wi-fi 128gb SGD $922
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) SGD $0.27
1 month of gym membership in business district SGD $185
1 package of marlboro cigarettes SGD $16
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 500 prices entered by 87 different people.
Latest price update: May 14, 2025

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Singapore position in our World Ranking

the world
13th
out of 143
asia
1st
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Singapore compared to other cities:

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3rd
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3rd
the world
3rd
the world
3rd
the world
5th
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1st

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