Cost of living in Singapore compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (40 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (28 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (19 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (15 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (37 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (16 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (9 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (98 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (8 ₪) | 2.52 ₪ | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 306% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 306% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (21,382 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | + 649% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,166 (11,651 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (514 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (10,874 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (8,441 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (286 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (139 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (1,676 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (873 ₪) | 564 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (38 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (60 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 378% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 41% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (309 ₪) | 450 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (177 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (405 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (466 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 101% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (447,666 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (261 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (37 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (34 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (206 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (38 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (20 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (8 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (25 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (90 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (125 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (81 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (252 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (378 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (66 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (30 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (2,578 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (521 ₪) | 300 ₪ | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (44 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 547 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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