Cost of living in Singapore compared to Croatia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.59) | €5.49 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (€2.57) | €1.27 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (€3.61) | €3.59 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (€2.69) | €2.47 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (€3.79) | €2.35 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (€2.06) | €2.00 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (€3.76) | €1.83 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€24) | €8 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (€1.90) | €2.55 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (€1.88) | €1.05 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 176% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,007 (€4,691) | €1,207 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (€2,825) | €907 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (€124) | €140 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (€2,615) | €695 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (€1,963) | €531 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (€68) | €77 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (€31) | €17 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (€367) | €305 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (€169) | €95 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 42% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (€74) | €49 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€42) | €32 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€97) | €77 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (€111) | €64 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (€107,168) | €28,025 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (€1.89) | €1.51 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€62) | €48 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (€49) | €50 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.00 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.73) | €2.91 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (€3.35) | €2.24 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (€1.87) | €1.00 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (€5.97) | €2.00 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€22) | €12 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (€30) | €46 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€19) | €15 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (€60) | €33 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (€90) | €78 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€16) | €12 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.86) | €2.42 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €3.92 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€617) | €938 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (€124) | €78 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€10) | €4.97 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Croatia
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