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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

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in Singapore than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.4 EUR (3.8 USD) in Singapore and 5.22 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Singapore.

3.40 EUR
5.22 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.44 EUR (2.73 USD) in Singapore and 2.14 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

2.44 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.7 USD) in Singapore and 18.75 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Singapore.

18.50 EUR
18.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.64 EUR (23.11 USD) in Singapore and 16.08 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the United States.

20.64 EUR
16.08 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.11 EUR (9.08 USD) in Singapore and 15.56 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Singapore.

8.11 EUR
15.56 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.98 EUR (11.17 USD) in Singapore and 14.29 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Singapore.

9.98 EUR
14.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.76 EUR (4.21 USD) in Singapore and 2.87 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in the United States.

3.76 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) for 12 eggs in Singapore and 4.23 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Singapore.

2.63 EUR
4.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.71 EUR (5.27 USD) in Singapore and 3.51 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

4.71 EUR
3.51 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 39.15 EUR (43.83 USD) in Singapore and 22.32 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

39.15 EUR
22.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.77 EUR (1.98 USD) in Singapore and 2.54 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Singapore.

1.77 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.09 USD) in Singapore and 3.81 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Singapore.

1.86 EUR
3.81 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.72 EUR (18.72 USD) in Singapore and 14.93 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

16.72 EUR
14.93 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.46 EUR (2.75 USD) in Singapore and 1.12 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in the United States.

2.46 EUR
1.12 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.32 USD) in Singapore and 3.48 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Singapore.

2.07 EUR
3.48 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.4 EUR (3.8 USD) in Singapore and 4.76 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Singapore.

3.40 EUR
4.76 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.03 EUR (2.27 USD) in Singapore and 3.81 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Singapore.

2.03 EUR
3.81 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.42 EUR (2.71 USD) in Singapore and 7.34 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Singapore.

2.42 EUR
7.34 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.11 EUR (39.3 USD) in Singapore and 8.02 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

35.11 EUR
8.02 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.75 EUR (3.08 USD) in Singapore and 5.58 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Singapore.

2.75 EUR
5.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.53 USD) in Singapore and 2.23 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Singapore.

1.37 EUR
2.23 EUR

Restaurant

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.47 times less for meals in restaurants in Singapore than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.22 EUR (4.73 USD) in Singapore and 4.66 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Singapore.

4.22 EUR
4.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.47 EUR (1.65 USD) in Singapore and 2.5 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Singapore.

1.47 EUR
2.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.88 EUR (7.7 USD) in Singapore and 7.15 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Singapore.

6.88 EUR
7.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.26 EUR (9.24 USD) in Singapore and 8.93 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Singapore.

8.26 EUR
8.93 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.19 EUR (6.93 USD) in Singapore and 10.72 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Singapore.

6.19 EUR
10.72 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65.37 EUR (73.17 USD) in Singapore and 89.33 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Singapore.

65.37 EUR
89.33 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.88 EUR (7.7 USD) in Singapore and 22.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Singapore.

6.88 EUR
22.33 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.09 USD) in Singapore and 1.97 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Singapore.

0.97 EUR
1.97 EUR

Fuel

EURSGDUSD

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 1.72 EUR (1.92 USD) in Singapore and 0.85 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in the United States.

1.72 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.89 EUR (2.11 USD) in Singapore and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the United States.

1.89 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.41 times less for transportation in Singapore than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 88.07 EUR (98.59 USD) in Singapore and 115.24 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Singapore.

88.07 EUR
115.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.38 EUR (1.54 USD) in Singapore and 2.46 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Singapore.

1.38 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 13.76 EUR (15.4 USD) in Singapore and 26.8 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Singapore.

13.76 EUR
26.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.69 EUR (0.77 USD) in Singapore and 1.66 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Singapore.

0.69 EUR
1.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.75 EUR (3.08 USD) in Singapore and 4.02 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Singapore.

2.75 EUR
4.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURSGDUSD

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 9.63 EUR (10.78 USD) in Singapore and 16.08 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Singapore.

9.63 EUR
16.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 102.02 EUR (114.2 USD) in Singapore and 87.78 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United States.

102.02 EUR
87.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.41 EUR (12.77 USD) in Singapore and 33.95 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Singapore.

11.41 EUR
33.95 EUR

Flats for rent

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 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 3010 EUR (3369.87 USD) in Singapore and 3395 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Singapore.

3 010 EUR
3 395 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 2114 EUR (2366.25 USD) in Singapore and 2126 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Singapore.

2 114 EUR
2 126 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 6003 EUR (6720.11 USD) in Singapore and 6337 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Singapore.

6 003 EUR
6 337 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 3733 EUR (4178.69 USD) in Singapore and 3669 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

3 733 EUR
3 669 EUR

Flats for sale

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 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 18570 EUR (20787.87 USD) in Singapore and 12755 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

18 570 EUR
12 755 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 9489 EUR (10622.58 USD) in Singapore and 8286 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United States.

9 489 EUR
8 286 EUR

Salary

EURSGDUSD

Singapore vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Singapore is 1.17 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4578 EUR (5124.95 USD) in Singapore and 5357 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 14.5% lower in Singapore.

4 578 EUR
5 357 EUR

Hotels

EURSGDUSD

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

One star

71.4 EUR
92.7 EUR

Two stars

110 EUR
131 EUR

Three stars

149 EUR
174 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
225 EUR

Five stars

394 EUR
537 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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