Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 8.4% higher than in Amsterdam (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 12.2% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 18.7% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 38.0% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 9.4% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 17.6% lower than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 € (30.01 S$) |
8.33 € (12.50 S$) |
-58.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
90.00 € (135.04 S$) |
59.98 € (90.00 S$) |
-33.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
14.00 € (21.01 S$) |
6.66 € (10.00 S$) |
-52.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
7.00 € (10.50 S$) |
6.66 € (10.00 S$) |
-4.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.75 € (8.63 S$) |
8.66 € (13.00 S$) |
+50.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
4.20 € (6.30 S$) |
4.07 € (6.11 S$) |
-3.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.45 € (5.18 S$) |
1.34 € (2.01 S$) |
-61.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.85 € (4.28 S$) |
0.98 € (1.48 S$) |
-65.5 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.43 € (2.14 S$) |
2.64 € (3.96 S$) |
+84.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.03 € (3.04 S$) |
1.84 € (2.77 S$) |
-9.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.13 € (1.69 S$) |
1.02 € (1.54 S$) |
-9.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.38 € (6.58 S$) |
2.78 € (4.18 S$) |
-36.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.62 € (8.44 S$) |
7.24 € (10.86 S$) |
+28.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.61 € (8.42 S$) |
4.22 € (6.33 S$) |
-24.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.88 € (13.32 S$) |
8.78 € (13.18 S$) |
-1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.19 € (1.78 S$) |
1.61 € (2.42 S$) |
+35.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.07 € (1.61 S$) |
1.22 € (1.83 S$) |
+14.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.87 € (1.31 S$) |
1.97 € (2.95 S$) |
+125.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.53 € (2.29 S$) |
0.86 € (1.29 S$) |
-43.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.79 € (1.19 S$) |
1.05 € (1.58 S$) |
+33.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.76 € (1.14 S$) |
0.93 € (1.39 S$) |
+21.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.24 € (1.87 S$) |
1.72 € (2.59 S$) |
+38.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.31 € (1.96 S$) |
1.17 € (1.75 S$) |
-10.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.29 € (9.44 S$) |
19.99 € (30.00 S$) |
+217.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.71 € (2.57 S$) |
3.87 € (5.81 S$) |
+126.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.00 € (4.50 S$) |
4.40 € (6.60 S$) |
+46.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
12.50 € (18.76 S$) |
11.33 € (17.00 S$) |
-9.4 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.20 € (4.80 S$) |
1.20 € (1.80 S$) |
-62.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
95.00 € (142.54 S$) |
85.31 € (128.00 S$) |
-10.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.15 € (6.23 S$) |
3.07 € (4.60 S$) |
-26.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.83 € (7.24 S$) |
1.07 € (1.61 S$) |
-77.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 € (52.52 S$) |
14.00 € (21.00 S$) |
-60.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.96 € (2.94 S$) |
1.84 € (2.75 S$) |
-6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
36,990.00 € (55,502.38 S$) |
133,291.58 € (200,000.00 S$) |
+260.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
34,158.75 € (51,254.18 S$) |
113,386.02 € (170,132.31 S$) |
+231.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
269.47 € (404.33 S$) |
137.45 € (206.24 S$) |
-49.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.69 € (28.04 S$) |
12.38 € (18.57 S$) |
-33.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
47.20 € (70.82 S$) |
27.10 € (40.67 S$) |
-42.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
52.12 € (78.21 S$) |
95.11 € (142.71 S$) |
+82.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
33.88 € (50.83 S$) |
9.35 € (14.03 S$) |
-72.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 € (22.51 S$) |
10.00 € (15.00 S$) |
-33.4 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,517.16 € (3,776.93 S$) |
1,182.28 € (1,773.97 S$) |
-53.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
17,585.00 € (26,385.76 S$) |
25,388.29 € (38,094.37 S$) |
+44.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
85.41 € (128.16 S$) |
73.67 € (110.53 S$) |
-13.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
41.52 € (62.30 S$) |
38.83 € (58.26 S$) |
-6.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
103.65 € (155.53 S$) |
90.84 € (136.30 S$) |
-12.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
127.65 € (191.53 S$) |
99.08 € (148.67 S$) |
-22.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,198.68 € (3,299.05 S$) |
2,444.11 € (3,667.31 S$) |
+11.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,719.50 € (2,580.06 S$) |
1,830.20 € (2,746.15 S$) |
+6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,783.19 € (5,676.57 S$) |
5,063.63 € (7,597.83 S$) |
+33.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,873.53 € (4,311.64 S$) |
3,213.87 € (4,822.31 S$) |
+11.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
856.71 € (1,285.46 S$) |
1,869.00 € (2,804.38 S$) |
+118.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
609.67 € (914.79 S$) |
1,311.54 € (1,967.92 S$) |
+115.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,216.29 € (6,326.42 S$) |
3,900.73 € (5,852.92 S$) |
-7.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.52 | 2.90 | -17.5 % |
| Last update: | 13 January 2026 | 13 January 2026 | |
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