Cost of living in Singapore vs Paris, France
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 22% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€4.99) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.42) | €5.96 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.12 (€1.94) | €1.17 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.53 (€2.20) | €4.23 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.47 (€2.16) | €2.78 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.81 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.36 (€2.72) | €3.03 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.38 (€1.48) | €1.49 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.10) | €2.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €9 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (€1.78) | €2.26 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (€1.39) | €1.22 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,589 (€2,234) | €2,803 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,591 (€1,613) | €2,113 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (€99) | €282 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,639 (€1,642) | €1,863 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,657 (€1,031) | €1,277 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $91 (€57) | €121 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€409) | €381 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (€116) | €89 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (€33) | €32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €116 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€118) | €108 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $116,019 (€72,199) | €26,304 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (€1.36) | €1.45 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €75 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Paris (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (€7) | €5.33 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (€8) | €8 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (€35) | €25 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €4.12 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (€3.60) | €4.68 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.91) | €4.22 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (€2.14) | €2.23 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (€2.62) | €2.20 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €30 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (€30) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (€17) | €23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (€211) | €104 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $121 (€75) | €64 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €13 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€3.99) | €4.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (€474) | €484 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.23 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€95) | €51 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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