Cost of living in Singapore compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (108 kr) | 129 kr | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (78 kr) | 93 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (52 kr) | 66 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (30 kr) | 16 kr | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (39 kr) | 40 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (32 kr) | 38 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (100 kr) | 54 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (42 kr) | 30 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (27 kr) | 14 kr | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (45 kr) | 19 kr | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (258 kr) | 114 kr | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (29 kr) | 23 kr | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (21 kr) | 24 kr | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 162% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (66,855 kr) | 18,131 kr | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (42,386 kr) | 13,606 kr | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (2,142 kr) | 1,095 kr | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (38,140 kr) | 12,269 kr | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (27,063 kr) | 9,695 kr | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (1,449 kr) | 576 kr | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (361 kr) | 321 kr | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (5,970 kr) | 3,909 kr | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (1,516 kr) | 2,925 kr | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (114 kr) | 123 kr | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (166 kr) | 279 kr | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (842 kr) | 929 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (467 kr) | 430 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (1,195 kr) | 1,029 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (1,256 kr) | 1,376 kr | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 73% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (1,248,078 kr) | 294,774 kr | + 323% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (1,100 kr) | 867 kr | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 89% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (102 kr) | 53 kr | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (305 kr) | 127 kr | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (520 kr) | 273 kr | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (105 kr) | 39 kr | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (47 kr) | 31 kr | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (151 kr) | 36 kr | + 317% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (42 kr) | 24 kr | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (465 kr) | 338 kr | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Singapore | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (640 kr) | 465 kr | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (231 kr) | 301 kr | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (2,223 kr) | 1,000 kr | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (918 kr) | 787 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (198 kr) | 160 kr | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (51 kr) | 42 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (85 kr) | 72 kr | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $959 (7,679 kr) | 9,261 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (1.63 kr) | 1.32 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (1,304 kr) | 398 kr | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (119 kr) | 69 kr | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Sweden
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