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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 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 18.25 PLN (4.63 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Singapore.

29.24 PLN
18.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 11.92 PLN (3.02 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in the United States.

9.94 PLN
11.92 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 88.96 PLN (22.55 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

78.68 PLN
88.96 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 92.64 PLN (23.48 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

71.02 PLN
92.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 45.95 PLN (11.64 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Singapore.

63.45 PLN
45.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 50.18 PLN (12.72 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Singapore.

74.97 PLN
50.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 17.2 PLN (4.36 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United States.

13.18 PLN
17.20 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 13.28 PLN (3.37 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Singapore.

28.37 PLN
13.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 21.12 PLN (5.35 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United States.

15.03 PLN
21.12 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 172.94 PLN (43.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

98.60 PLN
172.94 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 8.31 PLN (2.11 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Singapore.

11.60 PLN
8.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 9.48 PLN (2.4 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 52% lower in Singapore.

19.77 PLN
9.48 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 78.52 PLN (19.9 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

67.71 PLN
78.52 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 11.89 PLN (3.01 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

6.27 PLN
11.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.52 PLN (2.16 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Singapore.

15.82 PLN
8.52 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 19.67 PLN (4.99 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Singapore.

22.57 PLN
19.67 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 9.7 PLN (2.46 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Singapore.

14.76 PLN
9.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.42 PLN (2.9 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 65% lower in Singapore.

32.63 PLN
11.42 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 155.07 PLN (39.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

35.43 PLN
155.07 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.53 PLN (2.67 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Singapore.

25.13 PLN
10.53 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.54 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Singapore.

9.82 PLN
6.08 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Singapore - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.74 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Singapore.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 18.99 PLN (4.81 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Singapore.

23.12 PLN
18.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.52 PLN (1.65 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Singapore.

13.02 PLN
6.52 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 30.88 PLN (7.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Singapore.

31.57 PLN
30.88 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 37.05 PLN (9.39 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Singapore.

47.35 PLN
37.05 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 30.88 PLN (7.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Singapore.

47.35 PLN
30.88 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 308.78 PLN (78.26 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Singapore.

552.40 PLN
308.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 37.05 PLN (9.39 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Singapore.

102.59 PLN
37.05 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.82 PLN (1.22 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Singapore.

10.06 PLN
4.82 PLN

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 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.78 PLN (1.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
7.78 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 8.48 PLN (2.15 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
8.48 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.58 times more for transportation in the United States than in Singapore.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 370.54 PLN (93.91 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Singapore.

520.83 PLN
370.54 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 6.18 PLN (1.57 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46% lower in Singapore.

11.44 PLN
6.18 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 64.84 PLN (16.43 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Singapore.

165.72 PLN
64.84 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.78 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Singapore.

8.56 PLN
3.09 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 14.2 PLN (3.6 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Singapore.

19.69 PLN
14.20 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 46.32 PLN (11.74 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Singapore.

78.91 PLN
46.32 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 476.76 PLN (120.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Singapore.

622.51 PLN
476.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 48.54 PLN (12.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Singapore.

256.47 PLN
48.54 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.31 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 12328 PLN (3124.31 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23% lower in Singapore.

16 010 PLN
12 328 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 9078 PLN (2300.79 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Singapore.

10 035 PLN
9 078 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 24182 PLN (6128.73 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Singapore.

32 439 PLN
24 182 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 14897 PLN (3775.52 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Singapore.

20 623 PLN
14 897 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.3 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 90764 PLN (23003.26 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the United States.

68 479 PLN
90 764 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 60515 PLN (15336.94 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

48 043 PLN
60 515 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Singapore - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.16 times higher than in Singapore.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 17436 PLN (4419.1 USD) in Singapore. The average salary is 14.1% lower in Singapore.

20 302 PLN
17 436 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
315 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
487 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
658 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
952 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
1 742 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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