Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 21% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (SGD $28) | SGD $14 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (SGD $15) | SGD $10 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.92 (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (SGD $1.40) | SGD $3.84 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.64 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.39 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (SGD $6) | SGD $4.02 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.23 (SGD $5.42) | SGD $5.66 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (SGD $2.94) | SGD $3.08 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.58 (SGD $4.58) | SGD $5.61 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (SGD $23) | SGD $35 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (SGD $3.78) | SGD $2.83 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.01 (SGD $3.86) | SGD $2.82 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in United States is 20% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,082 (SGD $3,951) | SGD $6,652 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,360 (SGD $3,025) | SGD $4,220 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (SGD $306) | SGD $186 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,224 (SGD $2,851) | SGD $3,906 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,630 (SGD $2,090) | SGD $2,932 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (SGD $223) | SGD $102 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (SGD $79) | SGD $47 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $251 (SGD $322) | SGD $549 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (SGD $195) | SGD $252 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (SGD $20) | SGD $12 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (SGD $44) | SGD $24 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (SGD $74) | SGD $111 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (SGD $63) | SGD $63 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (SGD $135) | SGD $145 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (SGD $182) | SGD $167 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 34% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,029 (SGD $39,776) | SGD $160,070 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (SGD $1.19) | SGD $2.82 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (SGD $110) | SGD $93 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 60% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (SGD $31) | SGD $12 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (SGD $214) | SGD $74 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $5.00 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.08 (SGD $7) | SGD $2.80 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (SGD $3.05) | SGD $9 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (SGD $40) | SGD $32 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (SGD $78) | SGD $45 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (SGD $39) | SGD $29 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 (SGD $304) | SGD $90 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (SGD $134) | SGD $135 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (SGD $19) | SGD $24 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (SGD $10) | SGD $11 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (SGD $595) | SGD $922 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (SGD $0.66) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (SGD $91) | SGD $185 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (SGD $14) | SGD $16 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 15% cheaper than in Singapore
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