Cost of living in Singapore
compared to
Singapore Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.28
SGD11.99
|
$3.87
-
$15.47
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$6.19
-
$9.28
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
SGD2.04
|
$1.16
-
$2.32
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.16
SGD1.50
|
$0.77
-
$1.93
|
Singapore - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
SGD3.06
|
$1.55
-
$3.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.89
SGD11.48
|
$3.87
-
$19.33
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.53
SGD14.90
|
$7.32
-
$19.03
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.24
SGD4.19
|
$2.06
-
$5.57
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
SGD6.53
|
$2.46
-
$10.52
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.95
SGD2.52
|
$1.03
-
$3.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.36
SGD1.76
|
$0.84
-
$2.95
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.22
SGD2.87
|
$0.88
-
$4.91
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
SGD1.53
|
$0.63
-
$2.46
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
SGD1.45
|
$0.53
-
$1.75
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SGD1.26
|
$0.70
-
$1.75
|
Singapore - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.27
SGD10.68
|
$7.32
-
$8.78
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.79
SGD119.90
|
$62.64
-
$115.99
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$139,191.98
SGD179,849.95
|
$115,993.31
-
$154,657.75
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.74
SGD12.59
|
$7.40
-
$17.01
|
Singapore - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$35.10
SGD45.36
|
$23.20
-
$54.13
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,116.78
SGD4,027.20
|
$2,319.87
-
$3,866.44
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,276.91
SGD2,941.99
|
$1,778.56
-
$2,938.50
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$116.26
SGD150.22
|
$76.87
-
$201.06
|
Singapore - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,253.76
SGD1,619.98
|
$742.36
-
$2,319.87
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,085.74
SGD37,581.69
|
$22,038.73
-
$37,117.86
|
Singapore - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$4.64
-
$12.37
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
SGD6.04
|
$2.71
-
$6.19
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.76
SGD16.49
|
$12.37
-
$15.47
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$117.15
SGD151.37
|
$75.78
-
$193.32
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.60
SGD14.99
|
$9.28
-
$15.47
|
Singapore - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$84.93
SGD109.74
|
$30.93
-
$115.99
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.58
SGD55.01
|
$19.33
-
$61.86
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.51
SGD135.04
|
$61.86
-
$154.66
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.20
SGD163.06
|
$61.86
-
$193.32
|
Singapore - Cost of clothing
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to see the average cost of cities throughout Singapore, like
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and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Singapore compared to Singapore.
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