Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 37% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.90) | €3.22 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.75 (€2.50) | €0.95 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.76 (€3.18) | €3.34 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.04 (€2.69) | €1.93 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (€10) | €5.19 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.28 (€3.52) | €1.81 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.85 (€1.90) | €1.40 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.96 (€3.98) | €1.17 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€23) | €5.32 | + 335% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.78 (€1.85) | €2.12 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.93 (€1.96) | €0.99 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,740 (€4,493) | €1,538 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,261 (€2,840) | €1,044 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $167 (€112) | €117 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,789 (€2,526) | €1,010 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,827 (€1,885) | €742 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $115 (€77) | €88 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€29) | €26 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (€366) | €326 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (€168) | €127 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (€16) | €9 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (€74) | €76 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€42) | €30 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€96) | €80 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (€111) | €90 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 107% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $142,879 (€95,247) | €27,634 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (€1.88) | €1.68 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $104 (€69) | €35 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.32 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.58 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (€49) | €65 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.22 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.71) | €3.46 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (€3.33) | €3.56 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (€1.87) | €1.59 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (€5.94) | €2.04 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€22) | €14 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $47 (€31) | €30 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€19) | €12 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (€60) | €49 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $160 (€107) | €45 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€16) | €8 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.84) | €2.93 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.16 | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€615) | €410 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (€123) | €36 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.28 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Portugal
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