Cost of Living in Singapore
Summary of cost of living in Singapore:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,364.8 (S$5,589.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,190.9 (S$1,525.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Singapore is, on average, 33.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Singapore is, on average, 89.4% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | S$15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | S$95.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | S$11.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | S$10.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | S$13.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | S$6.64 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | S$2.37 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | S$1.60 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | S$3.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | S$2.98 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | S$1.59 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | S$4.68 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | S$12.32 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | S$5.67 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | S$14.85 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | S$2.69 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | S$1.82 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | S$2.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | S$1.28 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | S$1.47 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | S$1.37 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | S$2.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | S$1.89 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | S$30.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | S$6.03 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | S$5.98 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | S$18.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | S$2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | S$125.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | S$4.70 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | S$1.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | S$21.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | S$3.18 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | S$200,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | S$194,872.76 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | S$222.80 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | S$15.85 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | S$34.15 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | S$141.10 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | S$15.64 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | S$15.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | S$1,877.42 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | S$36,366.92 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | S$103.24 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | S$65.22 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | S$141.25 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | S$163.12 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | S$3,772.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | S$2,756.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | S$7,422.73 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | S$5,076.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | S$2,783.77 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | S$1,992.39 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | S$5,690.45 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.44 | |
Prices in Singapore
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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