Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 38% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.63 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 1.64 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.01 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.90 (CHF 2.69) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.05 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 3.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.09 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.88 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 1.64 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (CHF 22) | CHF 16 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.44 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 2.20 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.73 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.84 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 101% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,098 (CHF 5,588) | CHF 1,935 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,293 (CHF 3,652) | CHF 1,613 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $262 (CHF 181) | CHF 209 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,421 (CHF 3,051) | CHF 1,122 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,124 (CHF 2,156) | CHF 1,004 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $176 (CHF 122) | CHF 117 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (CHF 31) | CHF 44 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (CHF 522) | CHF 536 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (CHF 131) | CHF 127 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 32% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (CHF 68) | CHF 117 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (CHF 40) | CHF 55 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (CHF 103) | CHF 120 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (CHF 108) | CHF 200 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (CHF 107,585) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (CHF 2.11) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $131 (CHF 90) | CHF 67 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (CHF 26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $67 (CHF 46) | CHF 94 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 4.50 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (CHF 13) | CHF 4.49 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (CHF 2.56) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 2.98 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 (CHF 48) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (CHF 55) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (CHF 192) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (CHF 79) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (CHF 4.40) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $966 (CHF 667) | CHF 686 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (CHF 0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (CHF 112) | CHF 74 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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