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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 27.32 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 16.89 PLN (4.58 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Singapore.

27.32 PLN
16.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.29 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 11.03 PLN (2.99 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

9.29 PLN
11.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.5 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 82.33 PLN (22.34 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

73.50 PLN
82.33 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.35 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 85.73 PLN (23.26 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in the United States.

66.35 PLN
85.73 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 59.27 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 42.52 PLN (11.54 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Singapore.

59.27 PLN
42.52 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 70.04 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 46.44 PLN (12.6 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Singapore.

70.04 PLN
46.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.31 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 15.92 PLN (4.32 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United States.

12.31 PLN
15.92 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.5 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.29 PLN (3.33 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Singapore.

26.50 PLN
12.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 19.55 PLN (5.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in the United States.

14.04 PLN
19.55 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 92.12 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 161.57 PLN (43.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

92.12 PLN
161.57 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.84 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 7.69 PLN (2.09 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Singapore.

10.84 PLN
7.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.47 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 8.77 PLN (2.38 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Singapore.

18.47 PLN
8.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 72.67 PLN (19.71 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

63.26 PLN
72.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.86 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 11 PLN (2.98 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in the United States.

5.86 PLN
11.00 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.78 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.89 PLN (2.14 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Singapore.

14.78 PLN
7.89 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.09 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 18.2 PLN (4.94 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Singapore.

21.09 PLN
18.20 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.79 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.97 PLN (2.43 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 35% lower in Singapore.

13.79 PLN
8.97 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.49 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 10.57 PLN (2.87 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Singapore.

30.49 PLN
10.57 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.1 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 144.87 PLN (39.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

33.10 PLN
144.87 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.48 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 9.75 PLN (2.64 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Singapore.

23.48 PLN
9.75 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.18 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.63 PLN (1.53 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Singapore.

9.18 PLN
5.63 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.6 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.58 PLN (4.77 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Singapore.

21.60 PLN
17.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.16 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.03 PLN (1.64 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Singapore.

12.16 PLN
6.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.49 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 28.58 PLN (7.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Singapore.

29.49 PLN
28.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 34.29 PLN (9.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Singapore.

44.24 PLN
34.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 28.58 PLN (7.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Singapore.

44.24 PLN
28.58 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 516.07 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 285.78 PLN (77.53 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Singapore.

516.07 PLN
285.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.84 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 34.29 PLN (9.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Singapore.

95.84 PLN
34.29 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.46 PLN (1.21 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Singapore.

9.40 PLN
4.46 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.63 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.27 PLN (1.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in the United States.

3.63 PLN
7.27 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.42 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.93 PLN (2.15 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in the United States.

3.42 PLN
7.93 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 486.58 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 342.93 PLN (93.03 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Singapore.

486.58 PLN
342.93 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.69 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.72 PLN (1.55 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Singapore.

10.69 PLN
5.72 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 154.82 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 60.01 PLN (16.28 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Singapore.

154.82 PLN
60.01 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.86 PLN (0.78 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Singapore.

8.00 PLN
2.86 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.39 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 13.15 PLN (3.57 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Singapore.

18.39 PLN
13.15 PLN

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 73.72 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 42.87 PLN (11.63 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Singapore.

73.72 PLN
42.87 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 581.58 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 441.24 PLN (119.7 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Singapore.

581.58 PLN
441.24 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 239.61 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 44.92 PLN (12.19 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Singapore.

239.61 PLN
44.92 PLN

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 14958 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 11409 PLN (3095.05 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Singapore.

14 958 PLN
11 409 PLN

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 9375 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 8402 PLN (2279.25 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Singapore.

9 375 PLN
8 402 PLN

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 30306 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 22381 PLN (6071.35 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Singapore.

30 306 PLN
22 381 PLN

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 19267 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 13787 PLN (3740.17 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Singapore.

19 267 PLN
13 787 PLN

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 63976 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 84002 PLN (22787.89 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the United States.

63 976 PLN
84 002 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44884 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 56006 PLN (15193.35 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

44 884 PLN
56 006 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18967 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 16137 PLN (4377.73 USD) in Singapore. The average salary is 14.9% lower in Singapore.

18 967 PLN
16 137 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

382 PLN
295 PLN

Two stars

539 PLN
455 PLN

Three stars

719 PLN
615 PLN

Four stars

930 PLN
890 PLN

Five stars

2 215 PLN
1 627 PLN

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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