Cost of living in Singapore compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (36 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (27 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (21 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (44 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (16 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (12 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (16 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (120 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (17,642 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (13,082 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (768 ₪) | 650 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (12,923 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (9,189 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (504 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (123 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (2,077 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (527 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (35 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (69 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (293 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (163 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (400 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (437 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $142,313 (396,334 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.04 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (359 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (36 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (106 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (202 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (37 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (53 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 331% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (10 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (134 ₪) | 66 ₪ | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Singapore | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (214 ₪) | 155 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (85 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (600 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (423 ₪) | 279 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (64 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (33 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (2,567 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (0.86 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 489% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (527 ₪) | 258 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (43 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Israel
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