Cost of Living Comparison Between Guangzhou and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Singapore are 138.2% higher than in Guangzhou (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Singapore are 217.9% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 450.5% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 150.3% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 88.8% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 24.8% higher than in Guangzhou | |
Restaurants | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 ¥ (4.68 S$) |
80.21 ¥ (15.00 S$) |
+220.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (37.40 S$) |
494.63 ¥ (92.50 S$) |
+147.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (6.55 S$) |
53.47 ¥ (10.00 S$) |
+52.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.00 ¥ (1.12 S$) |
53.47 ¥ (10.00 S$) |
+791.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.00 ¥ (2.24 S$) |
53.47 ¥ (10.00 S$) |
+345.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
24.29 ¥ (4.54 S$) |
34.42 ¥ (6.44 S$) |
+41.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.19 ¥ (0.60 S$) |
10.92 ¥ (2.04 S$) |
+242.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.34 ¥ (0.44 S$) |
8.22 ¥ (1.54 S$) |
+251.2 % |
Markets | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
54.34 ¥ (10.16 S$) |
77.92 ¥ (14.57 S$) |
+43.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
11.90 ¥ (2.23 S$) |
13.54 ¥ (2.53 S$) |
+13.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.68 ¥ (0.69 S$) |
8.70 ¥ (1.63 S$) |
+136.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.59 ¥ (2.17 S$) |
23.90 ¥ (4.47 S$) |
+106.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
41.91 ¥ (7.84 S$) |
59.70 ¥ (11.16 S$) |
+42.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.58 ¥ (2.35 S$) |
33.51 ¥ (6.27 S$) |
+166.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
44.03 ¥ (8.23 S$) |
65.33 ¥ (12.22 S$) |
+48.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.50 ¥ (1.21 S$) |
13.71 ¥ (2.56 S$) |
+111.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.59 ¥ (0.86 S$) |
10.37 ¥ (1.94 S$) |
+125.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
6.24 ¥ (1.17 S$) |
12.61 ¥ (2.36 S$) |
+102.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.45 ¥ (0.83 S$) |
9.24 ¥ (1.73 S$) |
+107.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.67 ¥ (0.50 S$) |
7.57 ¥ (1.42 S$) |
+183.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.83 ¥ (0.72 S$) |
7.39 ¥ (1.38 S$) |
+93.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.96 ¥ (0.55 S$) |
12.16 ¥ (2.27 S$) |
+310.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.31 ¥ (0.81 S$) |
9.58 ¥ (1.79 S$) |
+122.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
100.00 ¥ (18.70 S$) |
160.42 ¥ (30.00 S$) |
+60.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.33 ¥ (1.18 S$) |
29.65 ¥ (5.55 S$) |
+368.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.90 ¥ (2.41 S$) |
33.18 ¥ (6.20 S$) |
+157.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
28.00 ¥ (5.24 S$) |
88.23 ¥ (16.50 S$) |
+215.1 % |
Transportation | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 ¥ (0.37 S$) |
10.69 ¥ (2.00 S$) |
+434.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
90.00 ¥ (16.83 S$) |
684.46 ¥ (128.00 S$) |
+660.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 ¥ (2.24 S$) |
23.53 ¥ (4.40 S$) |
+96.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.18 ¥ (0.78 S$) |
8.61 ¥ (1.61 S$) |
+105.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
44.00 ¥ (8.23 S$) |
106.95 ¥ (20.00 S$) |
+143.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
32.42 ¥ (6.06 S$) |
57.50 ¥ (10.75 S$) |
+77.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
155,000.00 ¥ (28,986.46 S$) |
962,518.41 ¥ (180,000.00 S$) |
+521.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
147,816.67 ¥ (27,643.11 S$) |
848,738.04 ¥ (158,722.00 S$) |
+474.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
450.26 ¥ (84.20 S$) |
1,083.72 ¥ (202.67 S$) |
+140.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
94.50 ¥ (17.67 S$) |
127.70 ¥ (23.88 S$) |
+35.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
92.71 ¥ (17.34 S$) |
255.75 ¥ (47.83 S$) |
+175.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
163.54 ¥ (30.58 S$) |
743.73 ¥ (139.08 S$) |
+354.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
183.33 ¥ (34.29 S$) |
90.98 ¥ (17.01 S$) |
-50.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 ¥ (9.35 S$) |
80.21 ¥ (15.00 S$) |
+60.4 % |
Childcare | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,071.43 ¥ (574.39 S$) |
7,980.78 ¥ (1,492.48 S$) |
+159.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
128,875.00 ¥ (24,100.84 S$) |
200,377.30 ¥ (37,472.44 S$) |
+55.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
317.78 ¥ (59.43 S$) |
487.32 ¥ (91.13 S$) |
+53.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
206.69 ¥ (38.65 S$) |
314.61 ¥ (58.83 S$) |
+52.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
501.19 ¥ (93.73 S$) |
670.63 ¥ (125.41 S$) |
+33.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
345.45 ¥ (64.60 S$) |
758.91 ¥ (141.92 S$) |
+119.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,062.50 ¥ (572.72 S$) |
19,746.97 ¥ (3,692.87 S$) |
+544.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,000.00 ¥ (374.02 S$) |
14,498.29 ¥ (2,711.32 S$) |
+624.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
8,136.36 ¥ (1,521.58 S$) |
37,749.95 ¥ (7,059.60 S$) |
+364.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,722.22 ¥ (883.10 S$) |
26,725.81 ¥ (4,997.98 S$) |
+466.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
6,870.12 ¥ (1,284.78 S$) |
12,981.07 ¥ (2,427.58 S$) |
+88.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,867.99 ¥ (536.34 S$) |
8,848.13 ¥ (1,654.68 S$) |
+208.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guangzhou Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
8,211.68 ¥ (1,535.66 S$) |
32,583.12 ¥ (6,093.35 S$) |
+296.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.54 | 3.50 | -23.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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