Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Singapore are 131.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Singapore are 213.0% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 463.5% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 118.5% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 90.3% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 11.4% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
5.64 S$ (19.79 RM) |
15.00 S$ (52.62 RM) |
+165.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
40.56 S$ (142.28 RM) |
95.00 S$ (333.23 RM) |
+134.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.70 S$ (20.00 RM) |
10.00 S$ (35.08 RM) |
+75.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
4.42 S$ (15.50 RM) |
10.00 S$ (35.08 RM) |
+126.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.13 S$ (25.00 RM) |
10.00 S$ (35.08 RM) |
+40.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.72 S$ (13.05 RM) |
6.47 S$ (22.70 RM) |
+73.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.98 S$ (3.45 RM) |
2.04 S$ (7.14 RM) |
+107.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.60 S$ (2.12 RM) |
1.52 S$ (5.33 RM) |
+151.6 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
8.51 S$ (29.84 RM) |
14.59 S$ (51.16 RM) |
+71.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.08 S$ (3.78 RM) |
2.52 S$ (8.84 RM) |
+134.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.85 S$ (2.99 RM) |
1.65 S$ (5.80 RM) |
+94.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.64 S$ (9.27 RM) |
4.53 S$ (15.91 RM) |
+71.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.82 S$ (27.42 RM) |
11.16 S$ (39.16 RM) |
+42.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.64 S$ (9.26 RM) |
6.27 S$ (21.98 RM) |
+137.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.82 S$ (20.43 RM) |
12.22 S$ (42.86 RM) |
+109.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.53 S$ (5.38 RM) |
2.56 S$ (8.99 RM) |
+67.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.83 S$ (2.91 RM) |
1.94 S$ (6.80 RM) |
+134.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.52 S$ (5.33 RM) |
2.36 S$ (8.27 RM) |
+55.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.86 S$ (3.03 RM) |
1.73 S$ (6.06 RM) |
+100.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.57 S$ (2.01 RM) |
1.42 S$ (4.97 RM) |
+146.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.55 S$ (1.94 RM) |
1.38 S$ (4.85 RM) |
+149.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.30 S$ (4.55 RM) |
2.27 S$ (7.97 RM) |
+75.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.86 S$ (3.02 RM) |
1.79 S$ (6.28 RM) |
+108.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
19.96 S$ (70.00 RM) |
30.00 S$ (105.23 RM) |
+50.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.95 S$ (13.84 RM) |
5.55 S$ (19.45 RM) |
+40.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.39 S$ (18.92 RM) |
6.20 S$ (21.76 RM) |
+15.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.13 S$ (18.00 RM) |
16.50 S$ (57.88 RM) |
+221.5 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.86 S$ (3.00 RM) |
2.00 S$ (7.02 RM) |
+133.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
14.25 S$ (50.00 RM) |
128.00 S$ (448.99 RM) |
+798.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.43 S$ (5.00 RM) |
4.40 S$ (15.43 RM) |
+208.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.29 S$ (8.05 RM) |
1.61 S$ (5.65 RM) |
-29.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.28 S$ (15.00 RM) |
20.00 S$ (70.15 RM) |
+367.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.22 S$ (7.77 RM) |
10.75 S$ (37.72 RM) |
+385.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,613.85 S$ (160,000.00 RM) |
180,000.00 S$ (631,387.19 RM) |
+294.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
38,492.98 S$ (135,022.10 RM) |
158,722.00 S$ (556,750.21 RM) |
+312.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
76.67 S$ (268.95 RM) |
202.67 S$ (710.90 RM) |
+164.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
14.26 S$ (50.02 RM) |
23.88 S$ (83.77 RM) |
+67.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
33.66 S$ (118.07 RM) |
47.83 S$ (167.77 RM) |
+42.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
58.79 S$ (206.21 RM) |
139.08 S$ (487.87 RM) |
+136.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
10.10 S$ (35.42 RM) |
17.01 S$ (59.68 RM) |
+68.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.70 S$ (20.00 RM) |
15.00 S$ (52.62 RM) |
+163.1 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
303.06 S$ (1,063.04 RM) |
1,492.48 S$ (5,235.19 RM) |
+392.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,217.80 S$ (32,333.33 RM) |
37,472.44 S$ (131,442.33 RM) |
+306.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
66.04 S$ (231.65 RM) |
91.13 S$ (319.67 RM) |
+38.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
43.58 S$ (152.86 RM) |
58.83 S$ (206.37 RM) |
+35.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
93.30 S$ (327.27 RM) |
125.41 S$ (439.92 RM) |
+34.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
87.55 S$ (307.08 RM) |
141.92 S$ (497.82 RM) |
+62.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
688.20 S$ (2,414.00 RM) |
3,692.87 S$ (12,953.50 RM) |
+436.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
470.39 S$ (1,650.00 RM) |
2,711.32 S$ (9,510.50 RM) |
+476.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,347.30 S$ (4,725.93 RM) |
7,059.60 S$ (24,762.99 RM) |
+424.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
774.67 S$ (2,717.31 RM) |
5,021.19 S$ (17,612.85 RM) |
+548.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
312.74 S$ (1,097.00 RM) |
2,501.39 S$ (8,774.14 RM) |
+699.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
152.71 S$ (535.66 RM) |
1,654.68 S$ (5,804.14 RM) |
+983.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,708.62 S$ (5,993.35 RM) |
5,958.46 S$ (20,900.53 RM) |
+248.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.24 | 3.50 | -17.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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