Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Singapore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 182.9% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 272.3% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 590.3% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 167.3% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 126.3% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 18.5% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (3.59 S$) |
78.10 ¥ (14.00 S$) |
+290.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 ¥ (32.27 S$) |
557.86 ¥ (100.00 S$) |
+209.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (6.27 S$) |
55.79 ¥ (10.00 S$) |
+59.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (1.25 S$) |
61.36 ¥ (11.00 S$) |
+776.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (2.69 S$) |
66.94 ¥ (12.00 S$) |
+346.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.20 ¥ (3.98 S$) |
35.01 ¥ (6.28 S$) |
+57.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.30 ¥ (0.59 S$) |
12.14 ¥ (2.18 S$) |
+267.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.07 ¥ (0.37 S$) |
8.74 ¥ (1.57 S$) |
+322.2 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
49.12 ¥ (8.81 S$) |
79.92 ¥ (14.33 S$) |
+62.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.78 ¥ (1.93 S$) |
15.24 ¥ (2.73 S$) |
+41.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.06 ¥ (0.55 S$) |
9.38 ¥ (1.68 S$) |
+207.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.52 ¥ (2.07 S$) |
23.78 ¥ (4.26 S$) |
+106.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.95 ¥ (7.70 S$) |
62.94 ¥ (11.28 S$) |
+46.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.73 ¥ (1.92 S$) |
36.49 ¥ (6.54 S$) |
+240.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
35.01 ¥ (6.28 S$) |
71.11 ¥ (12.75 S$) |
+103.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.84 ¥ (1.05 S$) |
14.34 ¥ (2.57 S$) |
+145.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.15 ¥ (0.74 S$) |
9.51 ¥ (1.70 S$) |
+129.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.84 ¥ (0.87 S$) |
14.72 ¥ (2.64 S$) |
+204.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.80 ¥ (0.68 S$) |
8.83 ¥ (1.58 S$) |
+132.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.42 ¥ (0.43 S$) |
7.78 ¥ (1.39 S$) |
+220.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.93 ¥ (0.53 S$) |
6.95 ¥ (1.25 S$) |
+137.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.30 ¥ (0.77 S$) |
13.31 ¥ (2.39 S$) |
+209.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.98 ¥ (0.71 S$) |
10.89 ¥ (1.95 S$) |
+173.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (14.34 S$) |
167.36 ¥ (30.00 S$) |
+109.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.82 ¥ (1.04 S$) |
30.60 ¥ (5.49 S$) |
+426.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.77 ¥ (2.11 S$) |
37.13 ¥ (6.66 S$) |
+215.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (4.48 S$) |
93.44 ¥ (16.75 S$) |
+273.8 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (0.54 S$) |
11.16 ¥ (2.00 S$) |
+271.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
150.00 ¥ (26.89 S$) |
669.43 ¥ (120.00 S$) |
+346.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (1.79 S$) |
25.66 ¥ (4.60 S$) |
+156.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (0.72 S$) |
8.98 ¥ (1.61 S$) |
+123.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (8.60 S$) |
116.59 ¥ (20.90 S$) |
+142.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.19 ¥ (5.59 S$) |
60.33 ¥ (10.81 S$) |
+93.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (25,095.87 S$) |
1,004,149.42 ¥ (180,000.00 S$) |
+617.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,336.15 ¥ (21,750.26 S$) |
923,176.83 ¥ (165,485.16 S$) |
+660.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
365.12 ¥ (65.45 S$) |
1,133.26 ¥ (203.14 S$) |
+210.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
71.73 ¥ (12.86 S$) |
130.75 ¥ (23.44 S$) |
+82.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
82.49 ¥ (14.79 S$) |
271.65 ¥ (48.70 S$) |
+229.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
293.25 ¥ (52.57 S$) |
829.25 ¥ (148.65 S$) |
+182.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
106.86 ¥ (19.16 S$) |
87.52 ¥ (15.69 S$) |
-18.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (8.07 S$) |
83.68 ¥ (15.00 S$) |
+86.0 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,959.95 ¥ (530.59 S$) |
9,000.80 ¥ (1,613.45 S$) |
+204.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
127,392.35 ¥ (22,835.87 S$) |
212,775.80 ¥ (38,141.38 S$) |
+67.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
332.11 ¥ (59.53 S$) |
579.53 ¥ (103.88 S$) |
+74.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
234.90 ¥ (42.11 S$) |
307.48 ¥ (55.12 S$) |
+30.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
519.98 ¥ (93.21 S$) |
759.23 ¥ (136.10 S$) |
+46.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
537.82 ¥ (96.41 S$) |
896.69 ¥ (160.74 S$) |
+66.7 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,183.30 ¥ (570.63 S$) |
22,690.66 ¥ (4,067.44 S$) |
+612.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,913.16 ¥ (342.95 S$) |
16,307.70 ¥ (2,923.26 S$) |
+752.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,824.44 ¥ (1,223.32 S$) |
43,845.20 ¥ (7,859.52 S$) |
+542.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,943.58 ¥ (706.91 S$) |
26,670.49 ¥ (4,780.85 S$) |
+576.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,443.76 ¥ (796.57 S$) |
15,105.32 ¥ (2,707.72 S$) |
+239.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,069.49 ¥ (370.97 S$) |
10,032.58 ¥ (1,798.40 S$) |
+384.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,737.57 ¥ (1,207.75 S$) |
29,735.63 ¥ (5,330.30 S$) |
+341.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.09 | 3.16 | -22.6 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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