Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 95% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (₨425) | ₨269 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (₨313) | ₨350 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (₨244) | ₨172 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (₨125) | ₨35 | + 256% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (₨173) | ₨99 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (₨122) | ₨87 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (₨517) | ₨160 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (₨193) | ₨95 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (₨137) | ₨52 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (₨190) | ₨70 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (₨1,406) | ₨472 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (₨106) | ₨76 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (₨106) | ₨10 | + 962% | |
| Housing | + 296% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 296% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (₨206,893) | ₨50,890 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (₨153,420) | ₨23,651 | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (₨9,008) | ₨2,840 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (₨151,556) | ₨27,201 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (₨107,767) | ₨13,679 | + 688% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (₨5,910) | ₨2,000 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (₨1,444) | ₨884 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (₨24,356) | ₨27,685 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (₨6,185) | ₨7,679 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (₨410) | ₨250 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (₨804) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (₨3,435) | ₨2,280 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨1,907) | ₨3,120 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (₨4,685) | ₨4,041 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (₨5,123) | ₨3,000 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 159% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $142,313 (₨4,648,007) | ₨1,376,100 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.04 (₨99) | ₨74 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (₨4,207) | ₨1,500 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 106% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨417) | ₨125 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (₨1,245) | ₨400 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (₨2,369) | ₨800 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨429) | ₨150 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (₨178) | ₨156 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (₨616) | ₨300 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (₨122) | ₨125 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (₨171) | ₨75 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (₨1,567) | ₨600 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 184% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Singapore | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (₨2,509) | ₨1,000 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (₨997) | ₨544 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (₨7,041) | ₨1,000 | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (₨4,959) | ₨1,400 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (₨746) | ₨300 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨228) | ₨125 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (₨389) | ₨175 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨30,110) | ₨25,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (₨10) | ₨1.00 | + 910% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (₨6,181) | ₨1,300 | + 375% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (₨507) | ₨247 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,144 prices entered by 156 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Mauritius
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