Cost of living in Singapore vs Tempe, Arizona, United States
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.12) | $3.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 ($2.19) | $0.67 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 ($2.40) | $2.49 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $2.82 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $4.57 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.21) | $3.01 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.87) | $1.36 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.74) | $3.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $17 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $1.96 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $1.73 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 ($2,906) | $1,528 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 ($2,185) | $1,303 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 ($126) | $211 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 ($2,290) | $1,254 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 ($1,312) | $919 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $150 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($494) | $276 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($139) | $129 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($13) | $21 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $55 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($37) | $46 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $129 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($143) | $101 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,762) | $20,236 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 ($1.69) | $0.68 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $51 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $28 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 26% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.91 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $30 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $99 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $5.51 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.35) | $3.22 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.92) | $4.91 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.59) | $4.36 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.16) | $1.68 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $20 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($40) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($255) | $101 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $106 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $10 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.82) | $4.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $6 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 ($534) | $439 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $1.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $51 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 737 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,796 (SGD $7,720) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in Tempe, Arizona.
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