Cost of Living Comparison Between Ethiopia and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 99.3% higher than in Ethiopia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 155.3% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 332.4% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 145.3% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 69.0% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 737.5% higher than in Ethiopia | |
Restaurants | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.52 $ (5.82 S$) |
10.88 $ (14.00 S$) |
+140.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
35.00 $ (45.05 S$) |
77.69 $ (100.00 S$) |
+122.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.12 $ (7.87 S$) |
7.77 $ (10.00 S$) |
+27.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.29 S$) |
8.55 $ (11.00 S$) |
+754.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (2.57 S$) |
9.32 $ (12.00 S$) |
+366.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.19 $ (1.53 S$) |
4.88 $ (6.28 S$) |
+309.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (0.82 S$) |
1.69 $ (2.18 S$) |
+166.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.65 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.57 S$) |
+141.5 % |
Markets | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.32 $ (6.85 S$) |
11.13 $ (14.33 S$) |
+109.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.08 $ (1.40 S$) |
2.12 $ (2.73 S$) |
+95.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.86 $ (1.11 S$) |
1.31 $ (1.68 S$) |
+52.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.43 $ (3.13 S$) |
3.31 $ (4.26 S$) |
+36.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.43 $ (4.42 S$) |
8.76 $ (11.28 S$) |
+155.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.76 $ (7.41 S$) |
5.08 $ (6.54 S$) |
-11.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.86 $ (7.54 S$) |
9.90 $ (12.75 S$) |
+69.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.06 $ (3.93 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.57 S$) |
-34.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.46 $ (0.59 S$) |
1.32 $ (1.70 S$) |
+188.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.38 S$) |
2.05 $ (2.64 S$) |
+91.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.40 $ (0.52 S$) |
1.23 $ (1.58 S$) |
+204.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.31 $ (0.40 S$) |
1.08 $ (1.39 S$) |
+250.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.86 $ (1.10 S$) |
0.97 $ (1.25 S$) |
+13.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (0.86 S$) |
1.85 $ (2.39 S$) |
+178.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.65 $ (0.84 S$) |
1.52 $ (1.95 S$) |
+133.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.25 $ (8.05 S$) |
23.31 $ (30.00 S$) |
+272.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.00 $ (1.29 S$) |
4.26 $ (5.49 S$) |
+325.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.09 $ (2.69 S$) |
5.17 $ (6.66 S$) |
+147.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (5.15 S$) |
13.01 $ (16.75 S$) |
+225.3 % |
Transportation | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.42 $ (0.55 S$) |
1.55 $ (2.00 S$) |
+265.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 $ (15.45 S$) |
93.23 $ (120.00 S$) |
+676.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.30 $ (1.67 S$) |
3.57 $ (4.60 S$) |
+174.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.62 S$) |
1.25 $ (1.61 S$) |
+159.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (2.57 S$) |
16.24 $ (20.90 S$) |
+711.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.94 $ (6.36 S$) |
8.40 $ (10.81 S$) |
+70.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,804.29 $ (62,819.28 S$) |
139,841.99 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+186.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,403.37 $ (68,739.06 S$) |
128,565.42 $ (165,485.16 S$) |
+140.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
133.00 $ (171.19 S$) |
157.82 $ (203.14 S$) |
+18.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.33 $ (15.88 S$) |
18.21 $ (23.44 S$) |
+47.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
157.67 $ (202.94 S$) |
37.83 $ (48.70 S$) |
-76.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
67.79 $ (87.26 S$) |
115.49 $ (148.65 S$) |
+70.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.25 $ (46.66 S$) |
12.19 $ (15.69 S$) |
-66.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.00 $ (6.44 S$) |
11.65 $ (15.00 S$) |
+133.1 % |
Childcare | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
81.26 $ (104.60 S$) |
1,253.49 $ (1,613.45 S$) |
+1,442.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,916.67 $ (56,528.08 S$) |
29,632.04 $ (38,141.38 S$) |
-32.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.00 $ (63.07 S$) |
80.71 $ (103.88 S$) |
+64.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
83.79 $ (107.86 S$) |
42.82 $ (55.12 S$) |
-48.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
102.01 $ (131.30 S$) |
105.73 $ (136.10 S$) |
+3.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
112.40 $ (144.67 S$) |
124.88 $ (160.74 S$) |
+11.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
670.10 $ (862.53 S$) |
3,160.00 $ (4,067.44 S$) |
+371.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
377.74 $ (486.22 S$) |
2,271.08 $ (2,923.26 S$) |
+501.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,594.00 $ (2,051.74 S$) |
6,106.06 $ (7,859.52 S$) |
+283.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
884.91 $ (1,139.02 S$) |
3,714.24 $ (4,780.85 S$) |
+319.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.61 $ (299.41 S$) |
2,103.63 $ (2,707.72 S$) |
+804.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
169.07 $ (217.62 S$) |
1,397.18 $ (1,798.40 S$) |
+726.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
193.66 $ (249.27 S$) |
4,141.11 $ (5,330.30 S$) |
+2,038.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.50 | 3.16 | -79.6 % |
| Last update: | 16 March 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 393 |
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