Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 215.2% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 211.2% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 205.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 166.1% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 137.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 869.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (2.74 S$) |
10.65 $ (14.00 S$) |
+410.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (45.08 S$) |
76.10 $ (100.00 S$) |
+121.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (7.33 S$) |
7.61 $ (10.00 S$) |
+36.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.17 S$) |
9.13 $ (12.00 S$) |
+923.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (1.70 S$) |
9.13 $ (12.00 S$) |
+605.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (2.72 S$) |
4.77 $ (6.27 S$) |
+130.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.49 S$) |
1.73 $ (2.27 S$) |
+360.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.31 S$) |
1.23 $ (1.62 S$) |
+418.5 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (13.80 S$) |
10.88 $ (14.30 S$) |
+3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.53 S$) |
2.05 $ (2.69 S$) |
+76.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.40 S$) |
1.29 $ (1.70 S$) |
+21.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.48 S$) |
3.26 $ (4.29 S$) |
+72.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (2.88 S$) |
8.18 $ (10.75 S$) |
+273.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (2.67 S$) |
4.84 $ (6.36 S$) |
+138.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (2.69 S$) |
9.42 $ (12.37 S$) |
+360.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.14 S$) |
1.94 $ (2.55 S$) |
+19.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.28 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.76 S$) |
+37.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (0.92 S$) |
1.95 $ (2.56 S$) |
+178.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.18 S$) |
1.26 $ (1.65 S$) |
+39.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.18 S$) |
1.11 $ (1.46 S$) |
+23.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.07 S$) |
1.02 $ (1.33 S$) |
+24.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.11 S$) |
1.83 $ (2.40 S$) |
+116.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.65 S$) |
1.50 $ (1.98 S$) |
+202.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (5.52 S$) |
22.83 $ (30.00 S$) |
+443.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.17 S$) |
4.17 $ (5.48 S$) |
+367.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.46 S$) |
5.23 $ (6.87 S$) |
+371.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (1.70 S$) |
12.94 $ (17.00 S$) |
+900.0 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.73 S$) |
1.52 $ (2.00 S$) |
+174.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (44.97 S$) |
91.32 $ (120.00 S$) |
+166.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.17 S$) |
3.50 $ (4.60 S$) |
+292.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (3.58 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.61 S$) |
-55.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (5.70 S$) |
15.83 $ (20.80 S$) |
+264.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (3.37 S$) |
8.26 $ (10.86 S$) |
+222.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (21,776.93 S$) |
136,977.96 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+726.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (28,963.42 S$) |
121,664.02 $ (159,876.26 S$) |
+452.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (43.54 S$) |
158.17 $ (207.85 S$) |
+377.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (12.95 S$) |
17.62 $ (23.16 S$) |
+78.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (41.05 S$) |
36.89 $ (48.47 S$) |
+18.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (41.50 S$) |
109.28 $ (143.60 S$) |
+246.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (11.23 S$) |
11.97 $ (15.72 S$) |
+40.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (8.51 S$) |
11.41 $ (15.00 S$) |
+76.4 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (98.73 S$) |
1,129.00 $ (1,483.60 S$) |
+1,402.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,138.00 S$) |
28,215.77 $ (37,077.78 S$) |
+1,634.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (23.54 S$) |
78.03 $ (102.53 S$) |
+335.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (35.29 S$) |
43.90 $ (57.69 S$) |
+63.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (71.80 S$) |
102.16 $ (134.24 S$) |
+87.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (74.30 S$) |
116.86 $ (153.57 S$) |
+106.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,160.99 S$) |
3,097.05 $ (4,069.77 S$) |
+250.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (727.15 S$) |
2,224.99 $ (2,923.81 S$) |
+302.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (2,862.63 S$) |
5,989.78 $ (7,871.05 S$) |
+175.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (1,680.80 S$) |
3,646.27 $ (4,791.49 S$) |
+185.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (183.06 S$) |
2,090.85 $ (2,747.54 S$) |
+1,400.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (134.42 S$) |
1,366.10 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+1,235.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (170.80 S$) |
3,921.72 $ (5,153.45 S$) |
+2,917.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 3.23 | -81.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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