Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Australia are 1.51% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Australia are 17.31% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 40.35% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 26.15% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 7.14% higher than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 21.79% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.00 S$ (13.64 A$) |
20.52 S$ (20.00 A$) |
+46.60 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
70.00 S$ (68.21 A$) |
92.36 S$ (90.00 A$) |
+31.94 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.00 S$ (7.80 A$) |
12.31 S$ (12.00 A$) |
+53.93 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (9.74 A$) |
8.21 S$ (8.00 A$) |
-17.91 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.90 S$ (11.60 A$) |
9.24 S$ (9.00 A$) |
-22.42 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.55 S$ (5.41 A$) |
4.62 S$ (4.50 A$) |
-16.77 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.82 S$ (1.77 A$) |
3.41 S$ (3.32 A$) |
+87.17 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.40 S$ (1.36 A$) |
2.88 S$ (2.80 A$) |
+105.53 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.57 S$ (11.27 A$) |
6.39 S$ (6.23 A$) |
-44.75 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.06 S$ (2.01 A$) |
2.61 S$ (2.54 A$) |
+26.36 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.26 S$ (1.23 A$) |
1.26 S$ (1.23 A$) |
-0.20 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.08 S$ (3.00 A$) |
4.82 S$ (4.70 A$) |
+56.49 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.27 S$ (10.98 A$) |
5.00 S$ (4.87 A$) |
-55.60 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.56 S$ (4.44 A$) |
5.03 S$ (4.90 A$) |
+10.28 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
10.61 S$ (10.34 A$) |
8.26 S$ (8.05 A$) |
-22.13 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.13 S$ (2.07 A$) |
2.10 S$ (2.05 A$) |
-1.15 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.52 S$ (1.48 A$) |
1.58 S$ (1.54 A$) |
+4.17 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.90 S$ (1.85 A$) |
1.74 S$ (1.69 A$) |
-8.28 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.32 S$ (1.29 A$) |
2.37 S$ (2.31 A$) |
+79.13 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.18 S$ (1.15 A$) |
1.53 S$ (1.50 A$) |
+29.66 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.22 S$ (1.19 A$) |
1.23 S$ (1.20 A$) |
+0.71 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.30 S$ (2.24 A$) |
2.79 S$ (2.72 A$) |
+21.53 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.75 S$ (1.70 A$) |
2.36 S$ (2.30 A$) |
+34.87 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (29.23 A$) |
15.39 S$ (15.00 A$) |
-48.69 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.24 S$ (5.11 A$) |
5.55 S$ (5.41 A$) |
+5.90 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.68 S$ (6.50 A$) |
6.09 S$ (5.93 A$) |
-8.81 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
14.10 S$ (13.74 A$) |
35.92 S$ (35.00 A$) |
+154.73 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.80 S$ (1.75 A$) |
4.52 S$ (4.40 A$) |
+150.84 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 S$ (116.94 A$) |
153.93 S$ (150.00 A$) |
+28.27 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.70 S$ (3.61 A$) |
4.31 S$ (4.20 A$) |
+16.49 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.29 S$ (1.25 A$) |
3.44 S$ (3.35 A$) |
+166.81 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
19.80 S$ (19.29 A$) |
50.49 S$ (49.20 A$) |
+154.99 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
8.30 S$ (8.09 A$) |
5.57 S$ (5.42 A$) |
-32.95 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.00 S$ (116,938.63 A$) |
28,373.86 S$ (27,650.00 A$) |
-76.36 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
104,460.76 S$ (101,795.82 A$) |
25,992.29 S$ (25,329.19 A$) |
-75.12 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
155.84 S$ (151.87 A$) |
225.80 S$ (220.04 A$) |
+44.89 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.20 S$ (0.20 A$) |
0.39 S$ (0.38 A$) |
+92.77 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
46.08 S$ (44.90 A$) |
77.28 S$ (75.31 A$) |
+67.72 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
141.35 S$ (137.74 A$) |
67.69 S$ (65.97 A$) |
-52.11 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.03 S$ (12.69 A$) |
21.63 S$ (21.08 A$) |
+66.05 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12.00 S$ (11.69 A$) |
18.47 S$ (18.00 A$) |
+53.93 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,301.56 S$ (1,268.35 A$) |
1,962.65 S$ (1,912.58 A$) |
+50.79 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,386.54 S$ (28,636.85 A$) |
18,019.68 S$ (17,559.98 A$) |
-38.68 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
85.85 S$ (83.66 A$) |
101.91 S$ (99.31 A$) |
+18.70 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
53.74 S$ (52.37 A$) |
61.81 S$ (60.23 A$) |
+15.02 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
122.05 S$ (118.94 A$) |
137.77 S$ (134.26 A$) |
+12.88 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
138.93 S$ (135.39 A$) |
144.00 S$ (140.32 A$) |
+3.64 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,859.42 S$ (2,786.47 A$) |
1,713.57 S$ (1,669.85 A$) |
-40.07 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,819.05 S$ (1,772.64 A$) |
1,307.98 S$ (1,274.61 A$) |
-28.10 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
5,312.31 S$ (5,176.78 A$) |
2,847.94 S$ (2,775.29 A$) |
-46.39 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,180.14 S$ (3,099.01 A$) |
1,987.30 S$ (1,936.60 A$) |
-37.51 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,427.61 S$ (2,365.68 A$) |
783.36 S$ (763.38 A$) |
-67.73 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,213.27 S$ (1,182.32 A$) |
573.32 S$ (558.70 A$) |
-52.75 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,954.45 S$ (4,828.06 A$) |
4,989.19 S$ (4,861.91 A$) |
+0.70 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.29 | 3.82 | +66.93 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
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