Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Singapore are 162.3% higher than in Malaysia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Singapore are 280.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 779.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 177.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 110.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 35.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.50 RM (4.14 S$) |
52.58 RM (15.00 S$) |
+262.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (28.53 S$) |
332.99 RM (95.00 S$) |
+233.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (5.14 S$) |
35.05 RM (10.00 S$) |
+94.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (4.28 S$) |
35.05 RM (10.00 S$) |
+133.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (5.71 S$) |
35.05 RM (10.00 S$) |
+75.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.86 RM (3.38 S$) |
22.66 RM (6.46 S$) |
+91.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.23 RM (0.92 S$) |
7.13 RM (2.03 S$) |
+120.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.87 RM (0.53 S$) |
5.36 RM (1.53 S$) |
+185.9 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
27.06 RM (7.72 S$) |
51.13 RM (14.59 S$) |
+89.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.45 RM (0.98 S$) |
8.83 RM (2.52 S$) |
+156.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.48 RM (0.71 S$) |
5.80 RM (1.65 S$) |
+133.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.55 RM (2.44 S$) |
15.90 RM (4.53 S$) |
+86.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.25 RM (7.49 S$) |
39.13 RM (11.16 S$) |
+49.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.99 RM (2.28 S$) |
21.97 RM (6.27 S$) |
+174.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
15.98 RM (4.56 S$) |
42.83 RM (12.22 S$) |
+167.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.01 RM (1.43 S$) |
8.99 RM (2.56 S$) |
+79.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.50 RM (0.71 S$) |
6.80 RM (1.94 S$) |
+172.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.17 RM (1.48 S$) |
8.26 RM (2.36 S$) |
+59.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.60 RM (0.74 S$) |
6.05 RM (1.73 S$) |
+133.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.69 RM (0.48 S$) |
4.96 RM (1.42 S$) |
+194.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.02 RM (0.58 S$) |
4.85 RM (1.38 S$) |
+140.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.26 RM (1.21 S$) |
7.97 RM (2.27 S$) |
+87.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.48 RM (0.71 S$) |
6.28 RM (1.79 S$) |
+153.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (19.97 S$) |
105.16 RM (30.00 S$) |
+50.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.20 RM (3.19 S$) |
19.44 RM (5.55 S$) |
+73.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (4.46 S$) |
21.75 RM (6.20 S$) |
+39.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (5.14 S$) |
57.84 RM (16.50 S$) |
+221.3 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.86 S$) |
7.01 RM (2.00 S$) |
+133.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (14.26 S$) |
448.66 RM (128.00 S$) |
+797.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 RM (1.14 S$) |
15.42 RM (4.40 S$) |
+285.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 RM (1.38 S$) |
5.64 RM (1.61 S$) |
+16.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 RM (5.71 S$) |
70.10 RM (20.00 S$) |
+250.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (2.22 S$) |
37.69 RM (10.75 S$) |
+385.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,139.00 RM (45,686.22 S$) |
630,934.69 RM (180,000.00 S$) |
+294.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
129,356.02 RM (36,904.11 S$) |
556,351.20 RM (158,722.00 S$) |
+330.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
210.61 RM (60.08 S$) |
710.39 RM (202.67 S$) |
+237.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
42.15 RM (12.02 S$) |
83.71 RM (23.88 S$) |
+98.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
116.83 RM (33.33 S$) |
167.64 RM (47.83 S$) |
+43.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
156.51 RM (44.65 S$) |
487.52 RM (139.08 S$) |
+211.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.58 RM (8.15 S$) |
59.64 RM (17.01 S$) |
+108.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
18.95 RM (5.41 S$) |
52.58 RM (15.00 S$) |
+177.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
737.69 RM (210.46 S$) |
5,231.44 RM (1,492.48 S$) |
+609.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
27,986.97 RM (7,984.43 S$) |
131,348.12 RM (37,472.44 S$) |
+369.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
241.76 RM (68.97 S$) |
319.44 RM (91.13 S$) |
+32.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
132.21 RM (37.72 S$) |
206.23 RM (58.83 S$) |
+56.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
305.13 RM (87.05 S$) |
439.60 RM (125.41 S$) |
+44.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
269.55 RM (76.90 S$) |
497.47 RM (141.92 S$) |
+84.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,557.27 RM (444.28 S$) |
12,944.22 RM (3,692.87 S$) |
+731.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,118.14 RM (318.99 S$) |
9,503.68 RM (2,711.32 S$) |
+750.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,823.42 RM (805.50 S$) |
24,745.24 RM (7,059.60 S$) |
+776.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,868.08 RM (532.95 S$) |
17,600.22 RM (5,021.19 S$) |
+842.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
808.42 RM (230.64 S$) |
8,767.85 RM (2,501.39 S$) |
+984.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
452.69 RM (129.15 S$) |
5,799.98 RM (1,654.68 S$) |
+1,181.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,044.92 RM (1,153.98 S$) |
20,885.55 RM (5,958.46 S$) |
+416.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.06 | 3.50 | -13.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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