Cost of living in Singapore compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€4.98) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.42 (€3.37) | €2.77 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.07 (€1.91) | €0.59 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.68 (€2.29) | €2.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.84 (€1.76) | €1.33 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.66 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.44 (€2.76) | €1.27 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.76 (€1.72) | €1.11 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.82 (€2.99) | €0.91 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€20) | €4.35 | + 350% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.48 (€1.54) | €1.87 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.30 (€1.43) | €0.84 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,526 (€2,189) | €1,091 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,662 (€1,653) | €717 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $161 (€100) | €111 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,727 (€1,693) | €702 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,642 (€1,020) | €487 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $92 (€57) | €122 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (€28) | €26 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $734 (€456) | €335 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $196 (€122) | €108 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €7 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $101 (€63) | €74 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (€37) | €30 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €73 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $186 (€115) | €78 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $116,074 (€72,072) | €25,646 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.16 (€1.34) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $92 (€57) | €36 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (€7) | €5.10 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (€15) | €7 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (€31) | €51 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.96 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (€3.65) | €3.47 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€5.03) | €3.86 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.40 (€2.11) | €1.18 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.25 (€2.64) | €1.72 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (€18) | €13 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $50 (€31) | €28 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €13 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (€173) | €38 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $133 (€83) | €41 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.32) | €2.20 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €1.82 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $730 (€453) | €470 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.18 (€0.11) | €0.14 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $160 (€100) | €40 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.93 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Portugal
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