Cost of living in Singapore compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 1.77 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.82 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 3.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.57 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 2.29 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (CHF 22) | CHF 17 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.03 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.54 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (CHF 4,774) | CHF 3,427 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,166 (CHF 2,601) | CHF 2,370 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (CHF 115) | CHF 213 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (CHF 2,428) | CHF 2,089 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (CHF 1,885) | CHF 1,545 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (CHF 64) | CHF 154 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (CHF 31) | CHF 39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (CHF 374) | CHF 388 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (CHF 195) | CHF 148 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (CHF 8) | CHF 20 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (CHF 69) | CHF 99 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (CHF 40) | CHF 46 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (CHF 90) | CHF 123 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (CHF 104) | CHF 146 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (CHF 99,955) | CHF 29,799 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.79 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (CHF 58) | CHF 81 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (CHF 46) | CHF 105 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.02 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.17 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.80 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 4.41 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 3.70 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (CHF 20) | CHF 44 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Singapore | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (CHF 28) | CHF 76 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (CHF 56) | CHF 141 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (CHF 84) | CHF 123 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (CHF 15) | CHF 17 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 5.65 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (CHF 576) | CHF 497 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (CHF 116) | CHF 89 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 4% cheaper than in Switzerland
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