Cost of living in Singapore compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (€4.23) | €5.50 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.50 (€2.42) | €1.34 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (€3.51) | €4.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (€2.52) | €3.73 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (€3.54) | €2.62 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (€2.35) | €3.02 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (€3.98) | €1.65 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (€24) | €8 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.96 (€2.05) | €1.97 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.88 (€1.99) | €2.41 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,037 (€4,868) | €2,669 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (€3,371) | €2,196 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $282 (€195) | €265 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,197 (€2,903) | €1,662 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (€2,115) | €1,331 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $154 (€106) | €165 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (€31) | €48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (€591) | €474 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (€72) | €152 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.50 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (€70) | €69 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €34 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $155 (€107) | €99 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€109) | €116 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 90% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,222 (€108,752) | €30,238 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.00 (€2.08) | €1.60 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (€83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€9) | €6.00 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (€25) | €8 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $67 (€46) | €50 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €2.99 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (€3.76) | €4.04 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €1.45 | + 585% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (€3.67) | €1.58 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (€3.99) | €1.32 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (€34) | €40 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Singapore | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $75 (€52) | €60 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (€268) | €76 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $109 (€75) | €81 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€15) | €13 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.45) | €3.66 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €5.95 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€638) | €150 | + 325% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.19 (€0.13) | €0.09 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (€110) | €58 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (€10) | €5.67 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Luxembourg
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