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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 1.16 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Singapore.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.67 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 37% lower in Singapore.

6.29 EUR
3.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.59 EUR (3.05 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

2.14 EUR
2.59 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 19.3 EUR (22.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in the United States.

16.91 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.27 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 20.1 EUR (23.69 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

15.27 EUR
20.10 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.64 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 9.97 EUR (11.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Singapore.

13.64 EUR
9.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.12 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 10.89 EUR (12.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Singapore.

16.12 EUR
10.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.4 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United States.

2.83 EUR
3.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.4 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Singapore.

6.10 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 4.58 EUR (5.4 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United States.

3.23 EUR
4.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.2 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 37.18 EUR (43.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

21.20 EUR
37.18 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Singapore.

2.49 EUR
1.80 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Singapore.

4.25 EUR
2.06 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.56 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 17.04 EUR (20.08 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

14.56 EUR
17.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (3.04 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
2.58 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Singapore.

3.40 EUR
1.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.27 EUR (5.03 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 12% lower in Singapore.

4.85 EUR
4.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.48 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Singapore.

3.17 EUR
2.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.92 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Singapore.

7.02 EUR
2.48 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 33.34 EUR (39.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in the United States.

7.62 EUR
33.34 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.69 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Singapore.

5.40 EUR
2.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.56 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Singapore.

2.11 EUR
1.32 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Singapore - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.73 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Singapore.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.12 EUR (4.86 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Singapore.

4.97 EUR
4.12 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Singapore.

2.80 EUR
1.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.9 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Singapore.

6.79 EUR
6.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.04 EUR (9.48 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 21% lower in Singapore.

10.18 EUR
8.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.9 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Singapore.

10.18 EUR
6.70 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.76 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 66.99 EUR (78.98 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Singapore.

118.76 EUR
66.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 8.04 EUR (9.48 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Singapore.

22.05 EUR
8.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Singapore.

2.16 EUR
1.05 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Singapore - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.14 times less for fuel in the United States than in Singapore.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.15 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.82 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.57 times more for transportation in the United States than in Singapore.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.97 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 80.39 EUR (94.78 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Singapore.

111.97 EUR
80.39 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Singapore.

2.46 EUR
1.34 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.63 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 14.07 EUR (16.59 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Singapore.

35.63 EUR
14.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Singapore.

1.84 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.08 EUR (3.63 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Singapore.

4.23 EUR
3.08 EUR

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 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 10.05 EUR (11.85 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Singapore.

16.96 EUR
10.05 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.83 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 103.44 EUR (121.95 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Singapore.

133.83 EUR
103.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.14 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.53 EUR (12.42 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Singapore.

55.14 EUR
10.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.3 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 3442 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2675 EUR (3153.12 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Singapore.

3 442 EUR
2 675 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 2157 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1970 EUR (2322.01 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Singapore.

2 157 EUR
1 970 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 6974 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 5247 EUR (6185.26 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Singapore.

6 974 EUR
5 247 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 4434 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 3232 EUR (3810.34 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Singapore.

4 434 EUR
3 232 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.31 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 14722 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 19693 EUR (23215.45 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United States.

14 722 EUR
19 693 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 10328 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 13130 EUR (15478.41 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

10 328 EUR
13 130 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Singapore - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.15 times higher than in Singapore.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4364 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3783 EUR (4459.86 USD) in Singapore. The average salary is 13.3% lower in Singapore.

4 364 EUR
3 783 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDSGD

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

One star

88 EUR
67.8 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
105 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
141 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
205 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
374 EUR

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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