Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.52) | €3.37 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (€2.55) | €0.91 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (€3.32) | €2.98 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (€2.79) | €2.11 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (€9) | €5.23 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (€3.58) | €1.85 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (€2.33) | €1.64 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (€3.90) | €1.07 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€22) | €5.20 | + 328% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (€2.46) | €2.22 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (€1.82) | €0.81 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 225% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (€5,755) | €1,197 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (€3,649) | €833 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (€184) | €136 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (€3,283) | €898 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (€2,330) | €606 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (€125) | €142 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (€31) | €29 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (€514) | €324 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€130) | €131 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€14) | €9 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€72) | €87 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €31 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (€103) | €75 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 153% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (€107,433) | €28,050 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (€2.11) | €1.80 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (€95) | €36 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.23 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €8 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (€45) | €63 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.84 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (€4.05) | €3.80 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €4.85 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.57) | €2.47 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.60) | €2.17 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (€40) | €15 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Singapore | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (€55) | €29 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €14 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (€191) | €41 | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (€79) | €42 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (€17) | €8 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.40) | €2.79 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €1.87 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $959 (€661) | €557 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (€0.14) | €0.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (€112) | €35 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (€10) | €5.16 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Portugal
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