Cost of living in Singapore compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (RM46) | RM20 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (RM34) | RM17 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (RM22) | RM10 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.82 (RM13) | RM7 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (RM17) | RM9 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (RM14) | RM8 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (RM43) | RM21 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (RM18) | RM11 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (RM12) | RM4.89 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (RM19) | RM13 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (RM111) | RM33 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (RM12) | RM4.54 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (RM9) | RM3.31 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 479% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 479% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (RM28,628) | RM3,173 | + 802% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (RM18,150) | RM1,823 | + 895% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (RM917) | RM255 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (RM16,332) | RM2,078 | + 686% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (RM11,589) | RM1,297 | + 793% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (RM620) | RM973 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (RM155) | RM75 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (RM2,556) | RM2,119 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (RM649) | RM674 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (RM49) | RM25 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (RM71) | RM35 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (RM361) | RM243 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (RM200) | RM85 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (RM512) | RM407 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (RM538) | RM877 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 359% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 359% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (RM534,445) | RM159,544 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (RM10) | RM2.08 | + 404% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (RM471) | RM50 | + 842% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 164% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (RM44) | RM9 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (RM131) | RM17 | + 656% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (RM223) | RM77 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (RM45) | RM44 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (RM20) | RM11 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (RM65) | RM14 | + 365% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (RM13) | RM20 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (RM18) | RM7 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (RM199) | RM29 | + 587% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (RM274) | RM127 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (RM99) | RM44 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (RM952) | RM211 | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (RM393) | RM186 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (RM85) | RM46 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (RM22) | RM18 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (RM36) | RM24 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (RM3,160) | RM2,145 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (RM0.70) | RM0.24 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (RM558) | RM222 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (RM50) | RM18 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 262% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.428
MYR
/
SGD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,373 prices entered by 233 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 262% more expensive than in Malaysia
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