Cost of living in Singapore compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.87 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$2.57 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.62 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.96 (NZ$5.02) | NZ$9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (NZ$17) | NZ$9 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$4.91 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.31 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$4.07 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.33 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (NZ$41) | NZ$18 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.06 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$4.43 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.57 (NZ$4.52) | NZ$2.81 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 75% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,592 (NZ$8,355) | NZ$3,942 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,714 (NZ$5,975) | NZ$3,266 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $229 (NZ$290) | NZ$217 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,102 (NZ$5,199) | NZ$2,548 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,403 (NZ$4,314) | NZ$2,173 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $141 (NZ$179) | NZ$156 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (NZ$62) | NZ$87 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $710 (NZ$899) | NZ$598 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $177 (NZ$224) | NZ$187 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (NZ$29) | NZ$34 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (NZ$133) | NZ$142 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (NZ$83) | NZ$92 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $176 (NZ$223) | NZ$197 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $206 (NZ$261) | NZ$216 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (NZ$197,936) | NZ$46,501 | + 326% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.92 (NZ$3.70) | NZ$2.77 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (NZ$107) | NZ$185 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $18 (NZ$23) | NZ$15 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (NZ$47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $110 (NZ$139) | NZ$60 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (NZ$17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.91 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (NZ$18) | NZ$8 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.08 (NZ$6) | NZ$2.72 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (NZ$11) | NZ$3.49 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (NZ$44) | NZ$38 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Singapore | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (NZ$69) | NZ$82 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $32 (NZ$40) | NZ$42 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $477 (NZ$605) | NZ$255 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $172 (NZ$218) | NZ$133 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (NZ$28) | NZ$20 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.92 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (NZ$15) | NZ$13 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (NZ$1,169) | NZ$1,174 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $211 (NZ$267) | NZ$66 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (NZ$20) | NZ$40 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 161 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in New Zealand
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