Cost of living in United States compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (SGD $24) | SGD $14 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (SGD $13) | SGD $9 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.15 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.59 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (SGD $1.40) | SGD $3.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.41 (SGD $4.76) | SGD $4.25 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (SGD $6) | SGD $3.35 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (SGD $5.57) | SGD $4.82 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (SGD $2.81) | SGD $2.91 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (SGD $4.71) | SGD $5.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (SGD $22) | SGD $31 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.27 (SGD $3.17) | SGD $2.90 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.54 (SGD $3.55) | SGD $2.40 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in United States is 14% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,548 (SGD $3,558) | SGD $5,704 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,966 (SGD $2,745) | SGD $3,323 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (SGD $283) | SGD $228 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,783 (SGD $2,490) | SGD $3,159 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,341 (SGD $1,872) | SGD $2,218 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (SGD $186) | SGD $137 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (SGD $78) | SGD $45 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (SGD $407) | SGD $717 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (SGD $182) | SGD $263 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (SGD $18) | SGD $12 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (SGD $37) | SGD $20 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (SGD $72) | SGD $97 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (SGD $64) | SGD $53 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (SGD $131) | SGD $139 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (SGD $167) | SGD $146 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 38% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,330 (SGD $35,365) | SGD $129,983 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (SGD $1.59) | SGD $2.64 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (SGD $112) | SGD $110 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 24% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| United States | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (SGD $26) | SGD $19 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (SGD $182) | SGD $74 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $15 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (SGD $5.99) | SGD $8 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.60 (SGD $8) | SGD $10 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (SGD $5.98) | SGD $3.02 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (SGD $2.95) | SGD $3.60 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (SGD $35) | SGD $41 | - 14% | |
| 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 | $51 (SGD $71) | SGD $58 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (SGD $38) | SGD $27 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (SGD $265) | SGD $77 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (SGD $119) | SGD $88 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (SGD $18) | SGD $22 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.97 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (SGD $9) | SGD $10 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $515 (SGD $719) | SGD $824 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (SGD $0.25) | SGD $0.20 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (SGD $71) | SGD $142 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (SGD $13) | SGD $14 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 14% cheaper than in Singapore
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