Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 145.8% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 241.3% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 680.9% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 154.8% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 154.4% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 315.6% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (9.14 S$) |
10.64 $ (14.00 S$) |
+53.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (30.46 S$) |
75.99 $ (100.00 S$) |
+228.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (4.90 S$) |
7.60 $ (10.00 S$) |
+103.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (1.16 S$) |
9.12 $ (12.00 S$) |
+932.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (1.99 S$) |
9.12 $ (12.00 S$) |
+503.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (2.66 S$) |
4.79 $ (6.30 S$) |
+136.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (0.81 S$) |
1.72 $ (2.27 S$) |
+180.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (0.42 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.61 S$) |
+282.1 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (6.29 S$) |
10.93 $ (14.38 S$) |
+128.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (0.99 S$) |
2.06 $ (2.71 S$) |
+173.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.06 S$) |
1.30 $ (1.71 S$) |
+61.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (1.97 S$) |
3.26 $ (4.29 S$) |
+117.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (4.60 S$) |
8.12 $ (10.69 S$) |
+132.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.38 S$) |
4.90 $ (6.44 S$) |
+170.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (2.92 S$) |
9.40 $ (12.37 S$) |
+324.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.40 S$) |
1.93 $ (2.54 S$) |
+81.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.91 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.77 S$) |
+94.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.53 S$) |
1.94 $ (2.55 S$) |
+66.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.69 S$) |
1.25 $ (1.64 S$) |
+138.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.20 S$) |
1.11 $ (1.46 S$) |
+21.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.83 S$) |
1.01 $ (1.33 S$) |
+61.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.22 S$) |
1.79 $ (2.36 S$) |
+93.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.73 S$) |
1.50 $ (1.98 S$) |
+171.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (8.48 S$) |
22.80 $ (30.00 S$) |
+253.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.16 S$) |
4.21 $ (5.54 S$) |
+378.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.66 S$) |
5.17 $ (6.80 S$) |
+309.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (2.99 S$) |
12.92 $ (17.00 S$) |
+469.1 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.30 S$) |
1.52 $ (2.00 S$) |
+53.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (52.64 S$) |
91.18 $ (120.00 S$) |
+128.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.30 S$) |
3.50 $ (4.60 S$) |
+39.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.21 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.61 S$) |
-27.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (12.10 S$) |
15.80 $ (20.80 S$) |
+71.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (6.05 S$) |
8.25 $ (10.86 S$) |
+79.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (10,534.30 S$) |
136,773.75 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+1,608.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (37,585.59 S$) |
121,482.64 $ (159,876.26 S$) |
+325.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (96.21 S$) |
158.07 $ (208.03 S$) |
+116.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (67.06 S$) |
17.71 $ (23.31 S$) |
-65.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (164.82 S$) |
37.15 $ (48.90 S$) |
-70.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (55.17 S$) |
109.12 $ (143.60 S$) |
+160.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (18.19 S$) |
11.95 $ (15.72 S$) |
-13.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (5.51 S$) |
11.40 $ (15.00 S$) |
+172.4 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (232.66 S$) |
1,151.18 $ (1,515.00 S$) |
+551.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (12,614.89 S$) |
28,253.01 $ (37,182.14 S$) |
+194.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (25.95 S$) |
78.97 $ (103.92 S$) |
+300.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (23.12 S$) |
44.11 $ (58.06 S$) |
+151.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (104.11 S$) |
102.29 $ (134.62 S$) |
+29.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (95.32 S$) |
116.60 $ (153.44 S$) |
+61.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (277.89 S$) |
3,065.92 $ (4,034.88 S$) |
+1,352.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (168.27 S$) |
2,236.14 $ (2,942.86 S$) |
+1,648.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,137.58 S$) |
5,980.85 $ (7,871.05 S$) |
+591.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (931.42 S$) |
3,640.83 $ (4,791.49 S$) |
+414.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (423.11 S$) |
2,087.88 $ (2,747.73 S$) |
+549.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (774.31 S$) |
1,364.06 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+131.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (368.26 S$) |
3,969.84 $ (5,224.47 S$) |
+1,318.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 3.23 | -87.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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