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Cost of Living & Prices:
Singapore vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Singapore vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times more for grocery shopping in Singapore than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.95 EUR (4.58 USD) in Singapore and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Singapore.

3.95 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.58 EUR (2.99 USD) in Singapore and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

2.58 EUR
2.17 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.27 EUR (22.33 USD) in Singapore and 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

19.27 EUR
17.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.07 EUR (23.26 USD) in Singapore and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in the United States.

20.07 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.95 EUR (11.53 USD) in Singapore and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Singapore.

9.95 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.87 EUR (12.6 USD) in Singapore and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Singapore.

10.87 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.73 EUR (4.32 USD) in Singapore and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United States.

3.73 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.88 EUR (3.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Singapore and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Singapore.

2.88 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.57 EUR (5.3 USD) in Singapore and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

4.57 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 37.82 EUR (43.83 USD) in Singapore and 21.56 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

37.82 EUR
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in Singapore and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Singapore.

1.80 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Singapore and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Singapore.

2.05 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.01 EUR (19.71 USD) in Singapore and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

17.01 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.58 EUR (2.98 USD) in Singapore and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United States.

2.58 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.85 EUR (2.14 USD) in Singapore and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Singapore.

1.85 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.26 EUR (4.94 USD) in Singapore and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Singapore.

4.26 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.1 EUR (2.43 USD) in Singapore and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Singapore.

2.10 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in Singapore and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Singapore.

2.47 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.91 EUR (39.3 USD) in Singapore and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in the United States.

33.91 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.28 EUR (2.64 USD) in Singapore and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Singapore.

2.28 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Singapore and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Singapore.

1.32 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Singapore vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times less for meals in restaurants in Singapore than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.11 EUR (4.77 USD) in Singapore and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Singapore.

4.11 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Singapore and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Singapore.

1.41 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.69 EUR (7.75 USD) in Singapore and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in Singapore.

6.69 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.03 EUR (9.3 USD) in Singapore and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Singapore.

8.03 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.69 EUR (7.75 USD) in Singapore and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Singapore.

6.69 EUR
10.35 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 66.88 EUR (77.52 USD) in Singapore and 120.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Singapore.

66.88 EUR
120.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.03 EUR (9.3 USD) in Singapore and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Singapore.

8.03 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Singapore and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Singapore.

1.04 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Singapore vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.16 times more for fuel in Singapore than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Singapore and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United States.

1.70 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.15 USD) in Singapore and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United States.

1.86 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Singapore vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.6 times less for transportation in Singapore than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 80.26 EUR (93.02 USD) in Singapore and 113.89 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Singapore.

80.26 EUR
113.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.34 EUR (1.55 USD) in Singapore and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Singapore.

1.34 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 14.05 EUR (16.28 USD) in Singapore and 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Singapore.

14.05 EUR
36.24 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Singapore and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Singapore.

0.67 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.08 EUR (3.57 USD) in Singapore and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Singapore.

3.08 EUR
4.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Singapore vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.03 EUR (11.63 USD) in Singapore and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Singapore.

10.03 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 103.27 EUR (119.69 USD) in Singapore and 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Singapore.

103.27 EUR
136.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.51 EUR (12.19 USD) in Singapore and 56.08 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Singapore.

10.51 EUR
56.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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Singapore vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.32 times less for renting an apartment in Singapore than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2670 EUR (3094.81 USD) in Singapore and 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Singapore.

2 670 EUR
3 501 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1966 EUR (2279.07 USD) in Singapore and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Singapore.

1 966 EUR
2 194 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5238 EUR (6070.88 USD) in Singapore and 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Singapore.

5 238 EUR
7 094 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3227 EUR (3739.88 USD) in Singapore and 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Singapore.

3 227 EUR
4 510 EUR

Flats for sale

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Singapore vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.29 times more for buying an apartment in Singapore than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 19660 EUR (22786.12 USD) in Singapore and 14974 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the United States.

19 660 EUR
14 974 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 13108 EUR (15192.17 USD) in Singapore and 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

13 108 EUR
10 506 EUR

Salary

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Singapore vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Singapore is 1.18 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3777 EUR (4377.39 USD) in Singapore and 4439 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 14.9% lower in Singapore.

3 777 EUR
4 439 EUR

Hotels

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Singapore vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

69 EUR
89.5 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

144 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

208 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

381 EUR
519 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Singapore: 1 cities, 283 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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