Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $17 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 289 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 161 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 69 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.24 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 28 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.95 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 47 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.61 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $20 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 91 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.79 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.38 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 33 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.63 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 29 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $39 (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 275 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.92 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 37 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.98 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 26 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 312% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,370 (Mex$ 95,698) | Mex$ 21,193 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,489 (Mex$ 67,440) | Mex$ 11,330 | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $234 (Mex$ 3,522) | Mex$ 1,231 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,057 (Mex$ 60,954) | Mex$ 13,924 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,449 (Mex$ 51,815) | Mex$ 7,344 | + 606% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $141 (Mex$ 2,124) | Mex$ 826 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 418 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $951 (Mex$ 14,281) | Mex$ 6,120 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $177 (Mex$ 2,657) | Mex$ 2,640 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 131 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 119 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Mex$ 1,577) | Mex$ 983 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 661 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $185 (Mex$ 2,778) | Mex$ 1,735 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $193 (Mex$ 2,898) | Mex$ 1,398 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 186% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (Mex$ 2,346,230) | Mex$ 361,931 | + 548% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.88 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $83 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 593 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 89 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 228 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $122 (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 727 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 82 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 65 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 74 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 40 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 40 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $37 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 285 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $59 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 390 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 170 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (Mex$ 5,810) | Mex$ 809 | + 618% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $177 (Mex$ 2,656) | Mex$ 890 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 187 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 88 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 55 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Mex$ 13,851) | Mex$ 11,015 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $197 (Mex$ 2,963) | Mex$ 982 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $17 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 77 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Mexico
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