Cost of living in Singapore compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (£8) | £14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (£5.80) | £6 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (£3.89) | £3.35 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (£2.19) | £1.06 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (£2.86) | £3.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (£2.40) | £1.89 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (£7) | £3.79 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (£3.08) | £1.95 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (£2.01) | £0.95 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (£3.35) | £1.72 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (£19) | £8 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (£2.12) | £2.21 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (£1.56) | £1.05 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 119% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (£4,949) | £1,844 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (£3,138) | £1,209 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (£159) | £219 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (£2,823) | £1,075 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (£2,003) | £756 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (£107) | £123 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (£27) | £26 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (£442) | £302 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (£112) | £87 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (£8) | £6 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (£12) | £14 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (£62) | £61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (£88) | £67 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (£93) | £68 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (£92,392) | £25,499 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (£1.81) | £1.65 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (£81) | £78 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (£8) | £3.52 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (£23) | £10 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (£38) | £81 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (£8) | £3.35 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (£3.49) | £1.71 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (£11) | £3.61 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (£2.21) | £2.29 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (£3.10) | £1.68 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (£34) | £14 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Singapore | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (£47) | £36 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (£17) | £19 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (£165) | £148 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (£15) | £10 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (£3.78) | £3.23 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (£6) | £4.68 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (£546) | £433 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (£0.12) | £0.10 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (£97) | £33 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (£9) | £12 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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