Cost of living in Singapore compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 289 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 155 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 72 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 46 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 27 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 93 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 49 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 34 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 29 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 259 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 272% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (Mex$ 79,833) | Mex$ 21,263 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (Mex$ 59,199) | Mex$ 10,390 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (Mex$ 3,476) | Mex$ 1,071 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (Mex$ 58,480) | Mex$ 12,851 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (Mex$ 41,584) | Mex$ 6,859 | + 506% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Mex$ 2,280) | Mex$ 805 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 411 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (Mex$ 9,398) | Mex$ 6,661 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Mex$ 2,387) | Mex$ 2,609 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 113 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 119 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Mex$ 1,326) | Mex$ 951 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 686 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (Mex$ 1,808) | Mex$ 1,708 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Mex$ 1,977) | Mex$ 1,275 | + 55% | |
| 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 $142,313 (Mex$ 1,793,504) | Mex$ 388,651 | + 361% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.04 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (Mex$ 1,623) | Mex$ 630 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 86 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 218 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 635 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 91 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 58 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 73 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 34 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 227 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 115% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Singapore | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 348 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 151 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (Mex$ 2,717) | Mex$ 799 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 753 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 162 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 79 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 47 | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Mex$ 11,618) | Mex$ 10,833 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (Mex$ 3.90) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (Mex$ 2,385) | Mex$ 889 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 81 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,698 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Mexico
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