Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Brazil 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 64.0% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 73.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 88.3% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 50.7% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 59.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 59.1% lower than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.50 S$ (51.63 R$) |
7.26 S$ (30.00 R$) |
-41.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
90.00 S$ (371.77 R$) |
38.73 S$ (160.00 R$) |
-57.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 S$ (41.31 R$) |
8.69 S$ (35.90 R$) |
-13.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 S$ (41.31 R$) |
2.42 S$ (10.00 R$) |
-75.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 S$ (49.57 R$) |
3.63 S$ (15.00 R$) |
-69.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
6.11 S$ (25.24 R$) |
2.38 S$ (9.82 R$) |
-61.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.99 S$ (8.24 R$) |
1.49 S$ (6.17 R$) |
-25.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.46 S$ (6.05 R$) |
0.93 S$ (3.84 R$) |
-36.4 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.78 S$ (15.63 R$) |
1.31 S$ (5.39 R$) |
-65.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.65 S$ (10.95 R$) |
1.86 S$ (7.69 R$) |
-29.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.50 S$ (6.21 R$) |
0.73 S$ (3.00 R$) |
-51.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.12 S$ (17.03 R$) |
2.77 S$ (11.46 R$) |
-32.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.54 S$ (43.56 R$) |
5.23 S$ (21.59 R$) |
-50.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.35 S$ (26.25 R$) |
2.33 S$ (9.64 R$) |
-63.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
12.45 S$ (51.45 R$) |
4.53 S$ (18.71 R$) |
-63.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (10.51 R$) |
1.28 S$ (5.30 R$) |
-49.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.81 S$ (7.46 R$) |
0.78 S$ (3.21 R$) |
-56.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.95 S$ (12.21 R$) |
0.71 S$ (2.94 R$) |
-75.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.37 S$ (5.66 R$) |
0.88 S$ (3.64 R$) |
-35.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.47 S$ (6.07 R$) |
0.69 S$ (2.84 R$) |
-53.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.33 S$ (5.48 R$) |
0.64 S$ (2.64 R$) |
-51.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.52 S$ (10.43 R$) |
0.98 S$ (4.05 R$) |
-61.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.69 S$ (6.98 R$) |
0.92 S$ (3.82 R$) |
-45.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (123.92 R$) |
9.68 S$ (40.00 R$) |
-67.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.58 S$ (23.04 R$) |
1.62 S$ (6.69 R$) |
-71.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.72 S$ (27.78 R$) |
2.96 S$ (12.21 R$) |
-56.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
16.75 S$ (69.19 R$) |
2.91 S$ (12.00 R$) |
-82.7 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (8.26 R$) |
1.21 S$ (5.00 R$) |
-39.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 S$ (495.69 R$) |
58.10 S$ (240.00 R$) |
-51.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.60 S$ (19.00 R$) |
1.50 S$ (6.20 R$) |
-67.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (6.65 R$) |
1.87 S$ (7.72 R$) |
+16.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.00 S$ (86.75 R$) |
9.68 S$ (40.00 R$) |
-53.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.76 S$ (11.40 R$) |
1.45 S$ (6.01 R$) |
-47.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
190,000.00 S$ (784,846.16 R$) |
29,050.28 S$ (120,000.00 R$) |
-84.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
170,937.60 S$ (706,103.78 R$) |
37,811.57 S$ (156,190.87 R$) |
-77.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
196.71 S$ (812.58 R$) |
96.43 S$ (398.34 R$) |
-51.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
19.41 S$ (80.17 R$) |
17.15 S$ (70.83 R$) |
-11.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
42.00 S$ (173.49 R$) |
25.54 S$ (105.49 R$) |
-39.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
145.04 S$ (599.11 R$) |
31.14 S$ (128.64 R$) |
-78.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.07 S$ (58.11 R$) |
32.14 S$ (132.77 R$) |
+128.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 S$ (61.96 R$) |
8.59 S$ (35.50 R$) |
-42.7 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,574.31 S$ (6,503.11 R$) |
380.90 S$ (1,573.42 R$) |
-75.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
37,030.80 S$ (152,965.69 R$) |
10,616.88 S$ (43,855.89 R$) |
-71.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
107.29 S$ (443.17 R$) |
66.91 S$ (276.40 R$) |
-37.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.52 S$ (233.49 R$) |
59.19 S$ (244.50 R$) |
+4.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
133.65 S$ (552.09 R$) |
105.29 S$ (434.91 R$) |
-21.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
154.35 S$ (637.58 R$) |
84.45 S$ (348.84 R$) |
-45.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,764.29 S$ (15,549.40 R$) |
453.65 S$ (1,873.91 R$) |
-87.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,841.38 S$ (11,737.08 R$) |
311.29 S$ (1,285.87 R$) |
-89.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,781.67 S$ (32,144.27 R$) |
869.30 S$ (3,590.87 R$) |
-88.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,812.67 S$ (19,880.02 R$) |
610.22 S$ (2,520.69 R$) |
-87.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,698.21 S$ (11,145.67 R$) |
212.68 S$ (878.53 R$) |
-92.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,890.56 S$ (7,809.48 R$) |
142.33 S$ (587.94 R$) |
-92.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,945.37 S$ (24,558.95 R$) |
635.18 S$ (2,623.79 R$) |
-89.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.91 | 11.42 | +292.0 % |
| Last update: | 1 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 350 | 1910 |
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