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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Singapore

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 4.59 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Singapore.

7.41 USD
4.59 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 3 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

2.52 USD
3.00 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 22.39 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United States.

19.94 USD
22.39 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 23.31 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United States.

18.00 USD
23.31 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 11.56 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Singapore.

16.08 USD
11.56 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 12.63 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Singapore.

19.00 USD
12.63 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 4.33 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in the United States.

3.34 USD
4.33 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.34 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Singapore.

7.19 USD
3.34 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 5.32 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

3.81 USD
5.32 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
43.83 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 2.09 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Singapore.

2.94 USD
2.09 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 2.39 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Singapore.

5.01 USD
2.39 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 19.76 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United States.

17.16 USD
19.76 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 2.99 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United States.

1.59 USD
2.99 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 2.14 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Singapore.

4.01 USD
2.14 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 4.95 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Singapore.

5.72 USD
4.95 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 2.44 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Singapore.

3.74 USD
2.44 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 2.88 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Singapore.

8.27 USD
2.88 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
39.30 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 2.65 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Singapore.

6.37 USD
2.65 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.49 USD
1.53 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Singapore - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Singapore.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 4.78 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Singapore.

5.86 USD
4.78 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 1.64 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Singapore.

3.30 USD
1.64 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 7.77 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Singapore.

8.00 USD
7.77 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 9.33 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Singapore.

12.00 USD
9.33 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 7.77 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Singapore.

12.00 USD
7.77 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 77.71 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Singapore.

140.00 USD
77.71 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 9.33 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Singapore.

26.00 USD
9.33 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 1.21 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Singapore.

2.55 USD
1.21 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Singapore - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.15 times less for fuel in the United States than in Singapore.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 1.97 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

0.99 USD
1.97 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 2.15 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in the United States.

0.93 USD
2.15 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.59 times more for transportation in the United States than in Singapore.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 93.25 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Singapore.

132.00 USD
93.25 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 1.55 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Singapore.

2.90 USD
1.55 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 16.32 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Singapore.

42.00 USD
16.32 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 0.78 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Singapore.

2.17 USD
0.78 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.99 USD
3.57 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 11.66 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Singapore.

20.00 USD
11.66 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 119.98 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 24% lower in Singapore.

157.77 USD
119.98 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 12.22 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Singapore.

65.00 USD
12.22 USD

Flats for rent

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

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 4058 USD in the United States and 3102 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Singapore.

4 058 USD
3 102 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 2285 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Singapore.

2 543 USD
2 285 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 6086 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 26% lower in Singapore.

8 221 USD
6 086 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 3749 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Singapore.

5 227 USD
3 749 USD

Flats for sale

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 17355 USD in the United States and 22842 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

17 355 USD
22 842 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 15229 USD in Singapore. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

12 176 USD
15 229 USD

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 4388 USD in Singapore. The average salary is 14.7% lower in Singapore.

5 145 USD
4 388 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
80 USD

Two stars

146 USD
123 USD

Three stars

195 USD
167 USD

Four stars

252 USD
241 USD

Five stars

601 USD
441 USD

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

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