Cost of living in Singapore compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (kr 78) | kr 217 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (kr 50) | kr 122 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (kr 35) | kr 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (kr 19) | kr 21 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (kr 22) | kr 48 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (kr 22) | kr 37 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (kr 114) | kr 66 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (kr 27) | kr 33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (kr 16) | kr 23 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (kr 31) | kr 31 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (kr 194) | kr 160 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (kr 18) | kr 36 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (kr 24,048) | kr 17,874 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (kr 17,087) | kr 13,193 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (kr 995) | kr 1,328 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (kr 19,232) | kr 13,005 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (kr 11,019) | kr 9,667 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (kr 530) | kr 830 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (kr 274) | kr 396 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (kr 4,147) | kr 3,994 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (kr 1,178) | kr 1,544 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (kr 71) | kr 110 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (kr 112) | kr 272 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (kr 715) | kr 893 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (kr 313) | kr 588 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (kr 888) | kr 876 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (kr 1,114) | kr 1,780 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (kr 745,505) | kr 352,685 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (kr 14) | kr 16 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (kr 614) | kr 771 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (kr 81) | kr 106 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (kr 63) | kr 154 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (kr 438) | kr 405 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (kr 88) | kr 55 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (kr 48) | kr 51 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (kr 58) | kr 80 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (kr 18) | kr 23 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (kr 27) | kr 23 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (kr 219) | kr 457 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (kr 341) | kr 640 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (kr 166) | kr 292 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (kr 843) | kr 1,520 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (kr 928) | kr 872 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (kr 135) | kr 149 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (kr 38) | kr 47 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (kr 69) | kr 93 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $724 (kr 4,563) | kr 4,993 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (kr 1.60) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (kr 1,025) | kr 539 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (kr 87) | kr 137 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 6% cheaper than in Norway
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