Cost of living in Singapore compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (S/. 35) | S/. 25 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (S/. 27) | S/. 19 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.13 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.04 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (S/. 45) | S/. 13 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (S/. 18) | S/. 4.65 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.67 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (S/. 17) | S/. 6 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (S/. 131) | S/. 38 | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.24 | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 396% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 396% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (S/. 17,611) | S/. 3,085 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (S/. 13,059) | S/. 1,663 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (S/. 767) | S/. 200 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (S/. 12,901) | S/. 1,904 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (S/. 9,173) | S/. 1,177 | + 679% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (S/. 503) | S/. 149 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (S/. 123) | S/. 84 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (S/. 2,073) | S/. 1,290 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (S/. 526) | S/. 460 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (S/. 35) | S/. 37 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (S/. 68) | S/. 23 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (S/. 399) | S/. 171 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (S/. 162) | S/. 103 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (S/. 399) | S/. 256 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (S/. 436) | S/. 238 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 203% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (S/. 425,790) | S/. 64,942 | + 556% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.90 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (S/. 358) | S/. 134 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (S/. 35) | S/. 15 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (S/. 106) | S/. 15 | + 613% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (S/. 202) | S/. 89 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (S/. 37) | S/. 27 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (S/. 52) | S/. 17 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.54 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (S/. 133) | S/. 33 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 139% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Singapore | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (S/. 244) | S/. 45 | + 439% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (S/. 85) | S/. 31 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (S/. 599) | S/. 119 | + 402% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (S/. 422) | S/. 115 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (S/. 64) | S/. 34 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (S/. 19) | S/. 15 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (S/. 33) | S/. 8 | + 301% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (S/. 2,563) | S/. 2,066 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (S/. 0.86) | S/. 0.81 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (S/. 526) | S/. 141 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (S/. 43) | S/. 19 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 207% more expensive than in Peru
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