Cost of living in Singapore is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 ($11) | $27 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 ($7) | $17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.87 ($2.88) | $1.24 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.62 ($4.18) | $9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 ($2.78) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 ($4.74) | $5.39 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.84 ($2.86) | $2.09 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.08 ($3.78) | $5.32 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 ($25) | $27 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.05 ($2.27) | $3.28 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.31 ($2.46) | $4.13 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,592 ($4,905) | $6,598 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,714 ($3,508) | $4,304 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $229 ($170) | $244 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,102 ($3,052) | $4,962 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,301 ($2,456) | $3,303 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $148 ($110) | $155 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 ($37) | $88 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 ($507) | $611 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 ($117) | $145 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 ($16) | $35 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 ($78) | $96 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 ($49) | $77 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $168 ($125) | $149 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $216 ($161) | $247 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 ($116,195) | $61,673 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 ($2.15) | $1.17 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 ($63) | $191 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 ($31) | $29 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $20 ($15) | $32 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $92 ($68) | $233 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.33 ($3.97) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $13 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.74 ($2.78) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 ($4.16) | $2.61 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 ($30) | $37 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $59 ($44) | $101 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $39 ($29) | $40 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 ($158) | $536 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $136 ($101) | $201 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 ($16) | $29 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.53) | $11 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 ($686) | $710 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 ($0.20) | $1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $206 ($153) | $242 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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