Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €12 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.04) | €7 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.73 (€3.36) | €1.36 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.15 (€3.66) | €4.74 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (€2.86) | €3.32 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $11 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.87 (€4.17) | €2.60 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (€2.19) | €2.03 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.91 (€3.49) | €2.22 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (€23) | €10 | + 136% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.74 (€1.94) | €2.47 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.58 (€1.84) | €1.34 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 116% more expensive than in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,788 (€4,823) | €1,746 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,263 (€3,028) | €1,584 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $207 (€147) | €207 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,841 (€2,729) | €980 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,921 (€2,076) | €718 | + 189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (€73) | €133 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (€32) | €24 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (€426) | €317 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (€222) | €160 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€15) | €15 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $116 (€83) | €90 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€45) | €39 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€103) | €105 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (€118) | €104 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (€110,943) | €31,084 | + 257% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (€2.02) | €1.81 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€66) | €59 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€10) | €3.03 | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $88 (€62) | €29 | + 118% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.82 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (€4.44) | €4.25 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (€3.55) | €4.48 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.42 (€1.72) | €2.66 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (€6) | €3.17 | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€23) | €24 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in France | ||||
Singapore | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (€40) | €42 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €24 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (€64) | €104 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (€111) | €71 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€17) | €12 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€5.30) | €4.99 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€655) | €657 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (€132) | €32 | + 315% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €12 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in France
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