Cost of living in Singapore compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (¥1,394) | ¥1,028 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (¥1,008) | ¥723 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (¥675) | ¥519 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (¥380) | ¥197 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (¥497) | ¥316 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (¥417) | ¥629 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (¥1,287) | ¥962 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (¥536) | ¥902 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (¥349) | ¥574 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (¥582) | ¥285 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (¥3,326) | ¥1,208 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (¥368) | ¥184 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (¥272) | ¥206 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 141% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (¥860,245) | ¥326,267 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (¥545,396) | ¥171,772 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (¥27,557) | ¥28,488 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (¥490,757) | ¥157,603 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (¥348,226) | ¥82,713 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (¥18,640) | ¥24,082 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (¥4,645) | ¥4,699 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (¥76,815) | ¥47,482 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (¥19,507) | ¥32,093 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (¥1,465) | ¥1,313 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (¥2,141) | ¥1,878 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (¥10,835) | ¥6,136 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (¥6,015) | ¥5,199 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (¥15,373) | ¥8,989 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (¥16,158) | ¥13,588 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (¥16,059,529) | ¥2,700,660 | + 495% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (¥315) | ¥165 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (¥14,152) | ¥10,143 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (¥1,314) | ¥2,497 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (¥3,926) | ¥1,967 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (¥6,687) | ¥5,380 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (¥1,352) | ¥650 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (¥606) | ¥938 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (¥1,944) | ¥702 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (¥384) | ¥218 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (¥538) | ¥216 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (¥5,980) | ¥3,927 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (¥8,233) | ¥4,141 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (¥2,967) | ¥3,600 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (¥28,607) | ¥4,000 | + 615% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (¥11,811) | ¥5,993 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (¥2,544) | ¥984 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (¥657) | ¥472 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (¥1,091) | ¥575 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (¥94,964) | ¥101,122 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (¥21) | ¥52 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (¥16,780) | ¥9,280 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (¥1,531) | ¥592 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Japan
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