Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 30.4% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 26.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 20.1% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 27.8% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 41.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 26.3% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.16 S$ (34.99 AED) |
15.63 S$ (45.00 AED) |
+28.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
85.00 S$ (244.71 AED) |
104.20 S$ (300.00 AED) |
+22.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 S$ (28.79 AED) |
12.16 S$ (35.00 AED) |
+21.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 S$ (28.79 AED) |
17.37 S$ (50.00 AED) |
+73.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 S$ (34.55 AED) |
17.37 S$ (50.00 AED) |
+44.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
6.02 S$ (17.32 AED) |
7.59 S$ (21.84 AED) |
+26.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.05 S$ (5.91 AED) |
2.11 S$ (6.06 AED) |
+2.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.49 S$ (4.30 AED) |
1.09 S$ (3.13 AED) |
-27.3 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.82 S$ (11.00 AED) |
2.39 S$ (6.89 AED) |
-37.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.80 S$ (8.07 AED) |
1.58 S$ (4.56 AED) |
-43.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.40 S$ (4.04 AED) |
1.43 S$ (4.11 AED) |
+1.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.51 S$ (12.99 AED) |
4.59 S$ (13.22 AED) |
+1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.48 S$ (30.16 AED) |
7.28 S$ (20.96 AED) |
-30.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.00 S$ (17.27 AED) |
4.65 S$ (13.39 AED) |
-22.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
14.41 S$ (41.47 AED) |
6.64 S$ (19.12 AED) |
-53.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.44 S$ (7.03 AED) |
1.46 S$ (4.20 AED) |
-40.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.76 S$ (5.07 AED) |
1.06 S$ (3.06 AED) |
-39.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.85 S$ (8.19 AED) |
1.03 S$ (2.96 AED) |
-63.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.31 S$ (3.78 AED) |
0.78 S$ (2.25 AED) |
-40.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.51 S$ (4.34 AED) |
0.62 S$ (1.78 AED) |
-59.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.36 S$ (3.92 AED) |
0.59 S$ (1.70 AED) |
-56.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.61 S$ (7.51 AED) |
1.72 S$ (4.96 AED) |
-34.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.75 S$ (5.05 AED) |
0.78 S$ (2.25 AED) |
-55.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (86.37 AED) |
24.31 S$ (70.00 AED) |
-19.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.12 S$ (17.61 AED) |
3.15 S$ (9.08 AED) |
-48.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.01 S$ (17.30 AED) |
4.02 S$ (11.56 AED) |
-33.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
17.00 S$ (48.94 AED) |
7.64 S$ (22.00 AED) |
-55.0 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (5.76 AED) |
2.08 S$ (6.00 AED) |
+4.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (368.51 AED) |
114.62 S$ (330.00 AED) |
-10.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.60 S$ (13.24 AED) |
4.17 S$ (12.00 AED) |
-9.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (4.63 AED) |
1.40 S$ (4.02 AED) |
-13.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.50 S$ (61.90 AED) |
10.42 S$ (30.00 AED) |
-51.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.76 S$ (7.95 AED) |
0.99 S$ (2.85 AED) |
-64.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
200,000.00 S$ (575,795.58 AED) |
41,681.46 S$ (120,000.00 AED) |
-79.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
170,878.10 S$ (491,954.26 AED) |
28,734.16 S$ (82,725.00 AED) |
-83.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
200.34 S$ (576.78 AED) |
301.66 S$ (868.46 AED) |
+50.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.42 S$ (47.26 AED) |
74.23 S$ (213.70 AED) |
+352.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
35.71 S$ (102.80 AED) |
119.79 S$ (344.88 AED) |
+235.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
136.56 S$ (393.15 AED) |
94.34 S$ (271.59 AED) |
-30.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.65 S$ (42.18 AED) |
62.92 S$ (181.14 AED) |
+329.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 S$ (43.18 AED) |
18.06 S$ (52.00 AED) |
+20.4 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,808.50 S$ (5,206.63 AED) |
1,026.19 S$ (2,954.39 AED) |
-43.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
40,515.42 S$ (116,643.00 AED) |
20,905.73 S$ (60,187.14 AED) |
-48.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
99.88 S$ (287.54 AED) |
96.07 S$ (276.58 AED) |
-3.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
59.82 S$ (172.23 AED) |
82.45 S$ (237.37 AED) |
+37.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
132.83 S$ (382.40 AED) |
137.52 S$ (395.91 AED) |
+3.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
146.67 S$ (422.25 AED) |
140.90 S$ (405.65 AED) |
-3.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,457.56 S$ (9,954.23 AED) |
2,977.18 S$ (8,571.24 AED) |
-13.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,627.08 S$ (7,563.31 AED) |
1,836.59 S$ (5,287.50 AED) |
-30.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,276.09 S$ (20,947.69 AED) |
5,661.08 S$ (16,298.11 AED) |
-22.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,782.50 S$ (13,768.71 AED) |
4,029.21 S$ (11,600.00 AED) |
-15.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,793.74 S$ (8,043.12 AED) |
857.97 S$ (2,470.09 AED) |
-69.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,925.85 S$ (5,544.48 AED) |
477.90 S$ (1,375.87 AED) |
-75.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,422.06 S$ (15,610.00 AED) |
5,042.57 S$ (14,517.46 AED) |
-7.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.76 | 4.44 | +60.6 % |
| Last update: | 4 March 2026 | 6 March 2026 | |
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