Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 4.2% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 11.5% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 20.7% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 22.0% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 6.0% higher than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 1.8% lower than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (16.85 A$) |
22.26 S$ (25.00 A$) |
+48.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (101.09 A$) |
106.84 S$ (120.00 A$) |
+18.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (11.23 A$) |
13.35 S$ (15.00 A$) |
+33.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (11.23 A$) |
9.79 S$ (11.00 A$) |
-2.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.50 S$ (11.79 A$) |
10.68 S$ (12.00 A$) |
+1.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.46 S$ (7.26 A$) |
4.52 S$ (5.07 A$) |
-30.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.01 S$ (2.26 A$) |
3.59 S$ (4.03 A$) |
+78.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.53 S$ (1.72 A$) |
2.94 S$ (3.30 A$) |
+91.3 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.84 S$ (16.67 A$) |
7.94 S$ (8.91 A$) |
-46.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.55 S$ (2.86 A$) |
3.44 S$ (3.86 A$) |
+34.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.64 S$ (1.84 A$) |
1.41 S$ (1.58 A$) |
-14.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.50 S$ (5.06 A$) |
5.54 S$ (6.22 A$) |
+23.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.31 S$ (12.70 A$) |
7.68 S$ (8.63 A$) |
-32.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.20 S$ (6.96 A$) |
5.23 S$ (5.88 A$) |
-15.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.81 S$ (14.39 A$) |
9.26 S$ (10.40 A$) |
-27.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.57 S$ (2.89 A$) |
1.97 S$ (2.21 A$) |
-23.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.95 S$ (2.19 A$) |
1.69 S$ (1.90 A$) |
-13.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.36 S$ (2.65 A$) |
1.92 S$ (2.16 A$) |
-18.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.76 S$ (1.98 A$) |
2.65 S$ (2.98 A$) |
+50.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.40 S$ (1.58 A$) |
1.51 S$ (1.70 A$) |
+7.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.55 A$) |
1.41 S$ (1.59 A$) |
+2.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.19 S$ (2.46 A$) |
3.02 S$ (3.40 A$) |
+38.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.75 S$ (1.96 A$) |
2.24 S$ (2.52 A$) |
+28.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (33.70 A$) |
17.81 S$ (20.00 A$) |
-40.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.45 S$ (6.13 A$) |
7.01 S$ (7.88 A$) |
+28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.17 S$ (6.93 A$) |
7.73 S$ (8.68 A$) |
+25.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.05 S$ (18.03 A$) |
44.52 S$ (50.00 A$) |
+177.4 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.25 A$) |
4.45 S$ (5.00 A$) |
+122.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (143.77 A$) |
195.87 S$ (220.00 A$) |
+53.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.35 S$ (4.89 A$) |
7.12 S$ (8.00 A$) |
+63.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.81 A$) |
6.45 S$ (7.24 A$) |
+300.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (22.46 A$) |
80.13 S$ (90.00 A$) |
+300.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (12.08 A$) |
6.92 S$ (7.78 A$) |
-35.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (202,173.84 A$) |
37,838.72 S$ (42,500.00 A$) |
-79.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,373.12 S$ (177,882.79 A$) |
30,394.39 S$ (34,138.62 A$) |
-80.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
211.42 S$ (237.47 A$) |
295.88 S$ (332.33 A$) |
+39.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
24.01 S$ (26.97 A$) |
36.65 S$ (41.16 A$) |
+52.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
46.91 S$ (52.69 A$) |
73.95 S$ (83.06 A$) |
+57.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
137.52 S$ (154.46 A$) |
87.76 S$ (98.57 A$) |
-36.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.31 S$ (19.45 A$) |
29.22 S$ (32.82 A$) |
+68.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (16.85 A$) |
21.37 S$ (24.00 A$) |
+42.5 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,498.70 S$ (1,683.32 A$) |
2,855.82 S$ (3,207.62 A$) |
+90.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,608.12 S$ (41,117.80 A$) |
23,448.88 S$ (26,337.50 A$) |
-35.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.50 S$ (100.53 A$) |
109.16 S$ (122.60 A$) |
+22.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.96 S$ (66.22 A$) |
91.12 S$ (102.35 A$) |
+54.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
126.30 S$ (141.86 A$) |
155.19 S$ (174.30 A$) |
+22.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
144.29 S$ (162.06 A$) |
191.83 S$ (215.46 A$) |
+33.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,708.27 S$ (4,165.08 A$) |
3,009.99 S$ (3,380.78 A$) |
-18.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,634.77 S$ (2,959.35 A$) |
2,106.58 S$ (2,366.09 A$) |
-20.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,139.71 S$ (8,019.24 A$) |
6,049.08 S$ (6,794.25 A$) |
-15.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,971.80 S$ (5,584.27 A$) |
3,470.09 S$ (3,897.56 A$) |
-30.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,501.39 S$ (2,809.53 A$) |
2,131.55 S$ (2,394.13 A$) |
-14.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (1,858.52 A$) |
1,352.55 S$ (1,519.17 A$) |
-18.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,124.93 S$ (6,879.45 A$) |
5,324.88 S$ (5,980.84 A$) |
-13.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.50 | 6.45 | +84.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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