Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 26.1% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 31.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 41.4% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 20.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 0.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 2.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
23.67 S$ (25.00 C$) |
14.00 S$ (14.79 C$) |
-40.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
113.63 S$ (120.00 C$) |
90.00 S$ (95.05 C$) |
-20.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
14.20 S$ (15.00 C$) |
10.00 S$ (10.56 C$) |
-29.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.05 S$ (8.50 C$) |
10.00 S$ (10.56 C$) |
+24.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.52 S$ (9.00 C$) |
10.00 S$ (10.56 C$) |
+17.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.42 S$ (5.72 C$) |
6.22 S$ (6.57 C$) |
+14.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.65 S$ (2.80 C$) |
2.10 S$ (2.21 C$) |
-21.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.43 S$ (2.57 C$) |
1.50 S$ (1.58 C$) |
-38.5 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9.48 S$ (10.01 C$) |
13.56 S$ (14.32 C$) |
+43.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.53 S$ (3.73 C$) |
2.61 S$ (2.75 C$) |
-26.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.30 S$ (2.43 C$) |
1.73 S$ (1.83 C$) |
-24.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5.29 S$ (5.58 C$) |
4.31 S$ (4.55 C$) |
-18.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.70 S$ (8.13 C$) |
9.70 S$ (10.24 C$) |
+26.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.54 S$ (9.02 C$) |
6.28 S$ (6.64 C$) |
-26.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.58 S$ (10.11 C$) |
12.18 S$ (12.87 C$) |
+27.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.53 S$ (2.67 C$) |
2.52 S$ (2.66 C$) |
-0.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.81 S$ (0.85 C$) |
1.77 S$ (1.87 C$) |
+119.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.29 S$ (2.41 C$) |
2.47 S$ (2.61 C$) |
+8.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.84 S$ (3.00 C$) |
1.68 S$ (1.77 C$) |
-40.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.85 S$ (1.95 C$) |
1.32 S$ (1.39 C$) |
-28.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.69 S$ (1.78 C$) |
1.28 S$ (1.35 C$) |
-24.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.33 S$ (3.52 C$) |
2.41 S$ (2.54 C$) |
-27.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.43 S$ (2.57 C$) |
1.98 S$ (2.09 C$) |
-18.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.94 S$ (20.00 C$) |
35.00 S$ (36.96 C$) |
+84.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.97 S$ (4.19 C$) |
5.29 S$ (5.59 C$) |
+33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.92 S$ (5.20 C$) |
6.58 S$ (6.95 C$) |
+33.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.94 S$ (20.00 C$) |
17.00 S$ (17.95 C$) |
-10.2 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.03 S$ (3.20 C$) |
2.00 S$ (2.11 C$) |
-34.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
107.95 S$ (114.00 C$) |
120.00 S$ (126.73 C$) |
+11.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.12 S$ (4.35 C$) |
4.60 S$ (4.86 C$) |
+11.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.21 S$ (3.39 C$) |
1.61 S$ (1.70 C$) |
-49.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35.90 S$ (37.91 C$) |
20.90 S$ (22.07 C$) |
-41.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.61 S$ (6.98 C$) |
11.01 S$ (11.63 C$) |
+66.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
32,173.79 S$ (33,978.00 C$) |
180,000.00 S$ (190,093.86 C$) |
+459.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,855.50 S$ (28,361.47 C$) |
162,479.88 S$ (171,591.26 C$) |
+505.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
131.19 S$ (138.55 C$) |
209.50 S$ (221.25 C$) |
+59.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
51.87 S$ (54.78 C$) |
22.11 S$ (23.35 C$) |
-57.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
76.74 S$ (81.04 C$) |
46.13 S$ (48.72 C$) |
-39.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
51.91 S$ (54.82 C$) |
149.96 S$ (158.37 C$) |
+188.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.30 S$ (14.05 C$) |
16.71 S$ (17.65 C$) |
+25.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.10 S$ (17.00 C$) |
15.00 S$ (15.84 C$) |
-6.8 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,449.42 S$ (1,530.70 C$) |
1,508.44 S$ (1,593.03 C$) |
+4.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
20,595.09 S$ (21,750.00 C$) |
36,634.33 S$ (38,688.68 C$) |
+77.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
85.61 S$ (90.41 C$) |
92.03 S$ (97.19 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
52.29 S$ (55.22 C$) |
58.03 S$ (61.28 C$) |
+11.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
128.94 S$ (136.17 C$) |
129.64 S$ (136.91 C$) |
+0.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
166.18 S$ (175.50 C$) |
152.47 S$ (161.02 C$) |
-8.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,674.73 S$ (2,824.72 C$) |
3,636.48 S$ (3,840.40 C$) |
+36.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,253.37 S$ (2,379.73 C$) |
2,683.33 S$ (2,833.81 C$) |
+19.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,745.72 S$ (5,011.84 C$) |
7,401.92 S$ (7,817.00 C$) |
+56.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,559.65 S$ (3,759.26 C$) |
4,986.46 S$ (5,266.08 C$) |
+40.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,218.91 S$ (1,287.26 C$) |
2,693.69 S$ (2,844.74 C$) |
+121.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
868.03 S$ (916.71 C$) |
1,788.13 S$ (1,888.40 C$) |
+106.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,385.01 S$ (4,630.91 C$) |
5,660.09 S$ (5,977.49 C$) |
+29.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 | 3.38 | -46.4 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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