Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 13.2% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 21.3% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 31.5% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 31.8% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 5.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 6.9% lower than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (15.20 C$) |
24.67 S$ (25.00 C$) |
+64.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (91.20 C$) |
118.42 S$ (120.00 C$) |
+31.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (10.13 C$) |
14.80 S$ (15.00 C$) |
+48.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (10.13 C$) |
7.89 S$ (8.00 C$) |
-21.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (10.13 C$) |
9.87 S$ (10.00 C$) |
-1.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.45 S$ (6.53 C$) |
5.37 S$ (5.44 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.04 S$ (2.07 C$) |
2.92 S$ (2.96 C$) |
+42.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.53 S$ (1.55 C$) |
2.19 S$ (2.22 C$) |
+43.1 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.71 S$ (14.91 C$) |
15.67 S$ (15.88 C$) |
+6.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.55 S$ (2.58 C$) |
3.46 S$ (3.51 C$) |
+36.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 S$ (1.66 C$) |
2.12 S$ (2.15 C$) |
+29.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.47 S$ (4.53 C$) |
4.81 S$ (4.88 C$) |
+7.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.16 S$ (11.31 C$) |
7.04 S$ (7.13 C$) |
-37.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.27 S$ (6.35 C$) |
7.76 S$ (7.87 C$) |
+23.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.22 S$ (12.38 C$) |
8.67 S$ (8.79 C$) |
-29.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.56 S$ (2.60 C$) |
2.37 S$ (2.41 C$) |
-7.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.94 S$ (1.97 C$) |
0.93 S$ (0.94 C$) |
-52.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.36 S$ (2.39 C$) |
2.42 S$ (2.46 C$) |
+2.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.73 S$ (1.75 C$) |
2.29 S$ (2.32 C$) |
+32.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.43 C$) |
1.64 S$ (1.66 C$) |
+15.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.40 C$) |
1.72 S$ (1.74 C$) |
+24.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.30 C$) |
3.11 S$ (3.15 C$) |
+36.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.79 S$ (1.82 C$) |
2.46 S$ (2.50 C$) |
+37.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (30.40 C$) |
18.75 S$ (19.00 C$) |
-37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.55 S$ (5.62 C$) |
3.46 S$ (3.51 C$) |
-37.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.20 S$ (6.29 C$) |
3.75 S$ (3.80 C$) |
-39.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.20 S$ (16.42 C$) |
19.74 S$ (20.00 C$) |
+21.8 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.03 C$) |
3.31 S$ (3.35 C$) |
+65.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (129.71 C$) |
153.94 S$ (156.00 C$) |
+20.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.40 S$ (4.46 C$) |
4.93 S$ (5.00 C$) |
+12.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.63 C$) |
2.78 S$ (2.82 C$) |
+72.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (20.27 C$) |
30.59 S$ (31.00 C$) |
+53.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (10.90 C$) |
6.05 S$ (6.13 C$) |
-43.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (182,407.32 C$) |
33,896.67 S$ (34,350.00 C$) |
-81.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,722.00 S$ (160,844.75 C$) |
30,850.72 S$ (31,263.32 C$) |
-80.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
205.65 S$ (208.40 C$) |
156.33 S$ (158.42 C$) |
-24.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
24.40 S$ (24.72 C$) |
63.19 S$ (64.04 C$) |
+159.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
48.62 S$ (49.27 C$) |
72.35 S$ (73.32 C$) |
+48.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
139.47 S$ (141.34 C$) |
71.33 S$ (72.29 C$) |
-48.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.01 S$ (17.24 C$) |
28.73 S$ (29.11 C$) |
+68.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (15.20 C$) |
17.76 S$ (18.00 C$) |
+18.4 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,521.32 S$ (1,541.67 C$) |
1,542.68 S$ (1,563.31 C$) |
+1.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
37,415.81 S$ (37,916.21 C$) |
24,636.93 S$ (24,966.43 C$) |
-34.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
91.13 S$ (92.35 C$) |
83.20 S$ (84.31 C$) |
-8.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.83 S$ (59.62 C$) |
50.64 S$ (51.31 C$) |
-13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
125.41 S$ (127.09 C$) |
136.72 S$ (138.55 C$) |
+9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
141.92 S$ (143.82 C$) |
164.53 S$ (166.74 C$) |
+15.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,692.87 S$ (3,742.26 C$) |
2,491.84 S$ (2,525.17 C$) |
-32.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,711.32 S$ (2,747.58 C$) |
2,124.71 S$ (2,153.12 C$) |
-21.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,059.60 S$ (7,154.01 C$) |
4,428.08 S$ (4,487.30 C$) |
-37.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,988.02 S$ (5,054.73 C$) |
3,594.73 S$ (3,642.81 C$) |
-27.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,427.58 S$ (2,460.05 C$) |
1,285.89 S$ (1,303.09 C$) |
-47.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (1,676.81 C$) |
1,006.45 S$ (1,019.91 C$) |
-39.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,138.11 S$ (6,220.20 C$) |
4,498.36 S$ (4,558.52 C$) |
-26.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.50 | 6.53 | +86.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 665 | 773 |
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