Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (103 kr) | 141 kr | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (83 kr) | 100 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (51 kr) | 66 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.88 (31 kr) | 15 kr | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.20 (41 kr) | 41 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (32 kr) | 39 kr | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $22 (171 kr) | 55 kr | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (54 kr) | 33 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $5.41 (43 kr) | 19 kr | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.21 (41 kr) | 20 kr | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $41 (322 kr) | 118 kr | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.92 (23 kr) | 26 kr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $4.06 (32 kr) | 16 kr | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,398 (50,624 kr) | 21,930 kr | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,291 (33,955 kr) | 14,799 kr | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $231 (1,829 kr) | 1,030 kr | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,060 (32,125 kr) | 14,251 kr | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,393 (26,847 kr) | 9,618 kr | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $131 (1,039 kr) | 2,415 kr | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (375 kr) | 290 kr | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $1,084 (8,580 kr) | 4,353 kr | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $363 (2,875 kr) | 820 kr | + 250% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $24 (191 kr) | 84 kr | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (173 kr) | 337 kr | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $115 (907 kr) | 877 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $65 (514 kr) | 440 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $178 (1,412 kr) | 1,025 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $204 (1,614 kr) | 1,411 kr | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (1,235,718 kr) | 349,887 kr | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $79 (626 kr) | 891 kr | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (108 kr) | 50 kr | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (290 kr) | 216 kr | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $122 (967 kr) | 249 kr | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (104 kr) | 104 kr | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (43 kr) | 70 kr | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (114 kr) | 76 kr | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (42 kr) | 58 kr | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (71 kr) | 25 kr | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (254 kr) | 355 kr | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (388 kr) | 493 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (224 kr) | 315 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (3,060 kr) | 1,015 kr | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (914 kr) | 878 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (169 kr) | 145 kr | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (58 kr) | 44 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (99 kr) | 70 kr | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (7,295 kr) | 5,631 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.00 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $212 (1,674 kr) | 464 kr | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (129 kr) | 70 kr | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 200 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Sweden
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