Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (SGD $27) | SGD $15 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (SGD $15) | SGD $10 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (SGD $1.40) | SGD $3.87 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (SGD $5.91) | SGD $5.62 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (SGD $5.97) | SGD $3.96 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (SGD $5.23) | SGD $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (SGD $2.72) | SGD $3.31 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (SGD $5.15) | SGD $5.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (SGD $23) | SGD $32 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (SGD $3.82) | SGD $3.06 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (SGD $3.45) | SGD $3.57 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in United States is 27% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (SGD $3,821) | SGD $6,592 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (SGD $2,835) | SGD $4,714 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (SGD $296) | SGD $229 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (SGD $2,748) | SGD $4,102 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (SGD $2,032) | SGD $3,403 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (SGD $209) | SGD $141 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (SGD $80) | SGD $49 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (SGD $354) | SGD $710 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (SGD $195) | SGD $177 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (SGD $19) | SGD $13 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (SGD $43) | SGD $23 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (SGD $76) | SGD $105 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (SGD $73) | SGD $66 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (SGD $137) | SGD $176 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (SGD $186) | SGD $206 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,797 (SGD $39,892) | SGD $156,163 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (SGD $1.26) | SGD $2.92 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (SGD $106) | SGD $84 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 7% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $18 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (SGD $31) | SGD $37 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (SGD $224) | SGD $110 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (SGD $7) | SGD $6 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.08 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (SGD $3.12) | SGD $9 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (SGD $39) | SGD $35 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (SGD $80) | SGD $55 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (SGD $39) | SGD $32 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (SGD $310) | SGD $477 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (SGD $135) | SGD $172 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (SGD $19) | SGD $22 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (SGD $8) | SGD $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $12 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (SGD $652) | SGD $922 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (SGD $0.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (SGD $86) | SGD $211 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $16 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 20% cheaper than in Singapore
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