Cost of living in Singapore vs Washington D.C., United States
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 20% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($5.97) | $9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.10) | $5.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.23) | $1.03 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.61) | $2.92 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.56) | $4.99 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.20) | $3.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.86) | $1.85 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.72) | $3.65 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $16 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.15) | $2.25 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.71) | $2.44 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 14% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,742 ($2,795) | $2,822 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,024) | $2,195 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 ($118) | $187 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 ($2,278) | $2,119 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 ($1,305) | $1,710 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $107 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($32) | $56 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($491) | $274 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($139) | $113 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($13) | $31 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $46 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($37) | $39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($98) | $90 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($142) | $133 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,293) | $23,273 | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 ($1.68) | $0.60 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $141 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 29% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($42) | $108 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.32) | $4.24 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.89) | $4.36 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.57) | $4.81 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.14) | $2.08 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $27 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($40) | $53 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $28 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($253) | $263 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $95 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $14 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.79) | $5.43 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 ($563) | $427 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($114) | $78 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $9 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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