Cost of living in Singapore compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (S/. 39) | S/. 25 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (S/. 27) | S/. 20 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (S/. 18) | S/. 8 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.44 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.91 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (S/. 36) | S/. 13 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.32 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (S/. 96) | S/. 45 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.14 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 422% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 422% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (S/. 20,919) | S/. 2,960 | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,241 (S/. 11,605) | S/. 1,884 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (S/. 503) | S/. 204 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (S/. 10,639) | S/. 1,682 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (S/. 8,258) | S/. 1,082 | + 663% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (S/. 280) | S/. 135 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (S/. 136) | S/. 72 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (S/. 1,640) | S/. 1,077 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (S/. 855) | S/. 393 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (S/. 37) | S/. 38 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (S/. 58) | S/. 17 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (S/. 303) | S/. 150 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (S/. 174) | S/. 112 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (S/. 396) | S/. 297 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (S/. 456) | S/. 264 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (S/. 437,986) | S/. 55,348 | + 691% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.01 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (S/. 255) | S/. 125 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (S/. 36) | S/. 21 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (S/. 33) | S/. 31 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (S/. 202) | S/. 106 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (S/. 37) | S/. 26 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (S/. 19) | S/. 15 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (S/. 89) | S/. 39 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (S/. 122) | S/. 48 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (S/. 79) | S/. 41 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (S/. 246) | S/. 102 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (S/. 370) | S/. 161 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (S/. 65) | S/. 34 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (S/. 20) | S/. 16 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (S/. 29) | S/. 9 | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (S/. 2,523) | S/. 3,053 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (S/. 510) | S/. 168 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (S/. 41) | S/. 16 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Peru
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