Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (SGD $20) | SGD $11 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (SGD $5.61) | SGD $5.49 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (SGD $1.17) | SGD $2.99 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (SGD $3.88) | SGD $3.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (SGD $5.42) | SGD $3.41 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (SGD $8) | SGD $18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (SGD $4.36) | SGD $4.28 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (SGD $2.21) | SGD $2.50 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (SGD $4.36) | SGD $4.98 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (SGD $19) | SGD $31 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (SGD $2.62) | SGD $2.91 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (SGD $2.71) | SGD $2.20 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in United States is 9% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,208 (SGD $2,911) | SGD $3,570 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (SGD $2,036) | SGD $2,600 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (SGD $235) | SGD $156 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (SGD $2,011) | SGD $2,879 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (SGD $1,467) | SGD $1,867 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (SGD $146) | SGD $84 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (SGD $66) | SGD $43 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (SGD $357) | SGD $658 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (SGD $168) | SGD $187 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (SGD $14) | SGD $11 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (SGD $28) | SGD $18 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (SGD $62) | SGD $113 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (SGD $57) | SGD $50 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (SGD $115) | SGD $141 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (SGD $143) | SGD $177 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (SGD $30,985) | SGD $118,218 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (SGD $0.84) | SGD $2.19 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (SGD $98) | SGD $97 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 13% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (SGD $22) | SGD $10 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (SGD $147) | SGD $69 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (SGD $4.55) | SGD $8 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (SGD $7) | SGD $9 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (SGD $4.80) | SGD $2.89 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (SGD $2.39) | SGD $4.27 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (SGD $28) | SGD $32 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 6% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (SGD $60) | SGD $55 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (SGD $33) | SGD $26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (SGD $271) | SGD $134 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (SGD $105) | SGD $147 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (SGD $16) | SGD $21 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (SGD $7) | SGD $6.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (SGD $8) | SGD $11 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (SGD $553) | SGD $744 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (SGD $0.67) | SGD $0.23 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (SGD $65) | SGD $163 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 15% cheaper than in Singapore
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