Cost of living in Singapore compared to Italy
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.12) | €5.23 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (€2.62) | €1.44 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (€3.64) | €3.80 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (€2.56) | €2.48 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (€4.05) | €2.21 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (€2.88) | €1.80 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (€3.99) | €1.54 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (€30) | €7 | + 307% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (€2.24) | €2.21 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (€2.23) | €1.30 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 200% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (€4,351) | €1,184 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (€3,226) | €817 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (€189) | €159 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (€3,187) | €795 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (€2,266) | €666 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (€124) | €105 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (€30) | €22 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (€512) | €285 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€130) | €141 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €6 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (€17) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€72) | €72 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €37 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (€99) | €95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €109 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 149% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,690 (€108,301) | €27,174 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.02 (€2.07) | €1.85 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (€88) | €37 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €11 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.40 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (€3.74) | €3.72 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €3.27 | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.56) | €2.38 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.59) | €2.45 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (€33) | €18 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (€53) | €39 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (€21) | €17 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (€148) | €79 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (€104) | €78 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (€16) | €9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.80) | €1.95 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.88 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€633) | €686 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.21) | €0.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (€130) | €62 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.54 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Italy
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