Cost of Living in Singapore
Summary of cost of living in Singapore:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,132.4$ (5,359.1S$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,126.1$ (1,460.3S$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Singapore is, on average, 25.7% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Singapore is, on average, 76.2% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 S$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 S$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 S$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 S$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 S$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.11 S$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.99 S$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.46 S$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.78 S$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.65 S$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.50 S$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.12 S$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.54 S$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.35 S$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 12.45 S$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.54 S$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.81 S$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.95 S$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.37 S$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.47 S$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.33 S$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.52 S$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.69 S$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 S$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.58 S$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.72 S$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.75 S$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 S$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 S$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.60 S$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 S$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.00 S$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.76 S$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 190,000.00 S$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 170,937.60 S$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 196.71 S$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.41 S$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42.00 S$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 145.04 S$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.07 S$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 S$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,574.31 S$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 37,030.80 S$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 107.29 S$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.52 S$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.65 S$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 154.35 S$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,764.29 S$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,841.38 S$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,781.67 S$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,812.67 S$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,698.13 S$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,890.56 S$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,945.10 S$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.91 |
Prices in Singapore
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Last update: 1 December 2025
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