Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Australia are 7.4% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Australia are 30.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 54.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 23.6% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 2.6% higher than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 8.2% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
13.00 S$ (14.06 A$) |
21.95 S$ (23.75 A$) |
+68.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (97.37 A$) |
101.68 S$ (110.00 A$) |
+13.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.00 S$ (8.65 A$) |
12.94 S$ (14.00 A$) |
+61.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (10.82 A$) |
8.32 S$ (9.00 A$) |
-16.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.00 S$ (12.98 A$) |
9.24 S$ (10.00 A$) |
-23.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.09 S$ (6.59 A$) |
4.59 S$ (4.97 A$) |
-24.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.05 S$ (2.21 A$) |
3.46 S$ (3.74 A$) |
+69.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.40 S$ (1.51 A$) |
2.92 S$ (3.16 A$) |
+108.7 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
12.90 S$ (13.95 A$) |
7.30 S$ (7.90 A$) |
-43.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.41 S$ (2.61 A$) |
2.69 S$ (2.91 A$) |
+11.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.57 S$ (1.70 A$) |
1.28 S$ (1.38 A$) |
-18.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.81 S$ (4.12 A$) |
5.05 S$ (5.46 A$) |
+32.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.99 S$ (11.89 A$) |
5.34 S$ (5.78 A$) |
-51.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.19 S$ (5.62 A$) |
5.06 S$ (5.47 A$) |
-2.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
11.73 S$ (12.69 A$) |
8.84 S$ (9.56 A$) |
-24.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.26 S$ (2.44 A$) |
1.97 S$ (2.13 A$) |
-12.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.57 S$ (1.69 A$) |
1.59 S$ (1.72 A$) |
+1.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.25 S$ (2.43 A$) |
1.77 S$ (1.92 A$) |
-21.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.74 S$ (1.89 A$) |
3.01 S$ (3.25 A$) |
+72.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.34 S$ (1.45 A$) |
1.49 S$ (1.61 A$) |
+10.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.34 S$ (1.45 A$) |
1.25 S$ (1.35 A$) |
-6.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.56 S$ (2.77 A$) |
3.41 S$ (3.69 A$) |
+32.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.10 S$ (2.27 A$) |
2.27 S$ (2.46 A$) |
+8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (32.46 A$) |
16.64 S$ (18.00 A$) |
-44.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.72 S$ (6.18 A$) |
5.86 S$ (6.34 A$) |
+2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.84 S$ (7.40 A$) |
6.42 S$ (6.95 A$) |
-6.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
14.50 S$ (15.69 A$) |
36.97 S$ (40.00 A$) |
+155.0 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.16 A$) |
4.16 S$ (4.50 A$) |
+108.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (138.48 A$) |
147.89 S$ (160.00 A$) |
+15.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 S$ (4.33 A$) |
4.16 S$ (4.50 A$) |
+4.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.74 A$) |
3.23 S$ (3.49 A$) |
+100.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
19.60 S$ (21.20 A$) |
50.47 S$ (54.60 A$) |
+157.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11.54 S$ (12.48 A$) |
7.02 S$ (7.60 A$) |
-39.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 S$ (162,278.87 A$) |
29,578.71 S$ (32,000.00 A$) |
-80.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,205.47 S$ (146,273.27 A$) |
26,573.23 S$ (28,748.49 A$) |
-80.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
192.63 S$ (208.39 A$) |
262.65 S$ (284.15 A$) |
+36.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.20 S$ (0.22 A$) |
0.60 S$ (0.65 A$) |
+193.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.03 S$ (50.88 A$) |
76.47 S$ (82.73 A$) |
+62.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
146.92 S$ (158.95 A$) |
67.15 S$ (72.65 A$) |
-54.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.57 S$ (17.93 A$) |
21.58 S$ (23.34 A$) |
+30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
14.50 S$ (15.69 A$) |
18.49 S$ (20.00 A$) |
+27.5 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,481.09 S$ (1,602.33 A$) |
2,053.61 S$ (2,221.72 A$) |
+38.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,865.54 S$ (35,555.88 A$) |
17,366.69 S$ (18,788.32 A$) |
-47.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
98.10 S$ (106.13 A$) |
104.80 S$ (113.38 A$) |
+6.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
56.80 S$ (61.45 A$) |
66.41 S$ (71.85 A$) |
+16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
146.88 S$ (158.90 A$) |
149.75 S$ (162.01 A$) |
+2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
145.97 S$ (157.92 A$) |
165.10 S$ (178.61 A$) |
+13.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,000.01 S$ (4,327.45 A$) |
2,012.21 S$ (2,176.93 A$) |
-49.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,901.75 S$ (3,139.29 A$) |
1,561.64 S$ (1,689.47 A$) |
-46.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
8,218.87 S$ (8,891.66 A$) |
3,343.79 S$ (3,617.51 A$) |
-59.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,199.84 S$ (5,625.49 A$) |
2,344.43 S$ (2,536.34 A$) |
-54.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,492.16 S$ (2,696.16 A$) |
888.50 S$ (961.23 A$) |
-64.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,256.87 S$ (1,359.76 A$) |
649.47 S$ (702.64 A$) |
-48.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,539.79 S$ (7,075.13 A$) |
4,940.06 S$ (5,344.45 A$) |
-24.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.98 | 4.39 | +47.4 % |
| Last update: | January 2023 | January 2023 | |
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