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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.82 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Singapore.

5.15 EUR
3.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

2.11 EUR
2.42 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 18.33 EUR (20.8 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Singapore.

18.50 EUR
18.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 20.46 EUR (23.22 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United States.

15.86 EUR
20.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 8.04 EUR (9.12 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Singapore.

15.35 EUR
8.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 9.89 EUR (11.22 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Singapore.

14.10 EUR
9.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.72 EUR (4.23 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United States.

2.83 EUR
3.72 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.61 EUR (2.96 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Singapore.

4.18 EUR
2.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 4.67 EUR (5.29 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

3.46 EUR
4.67 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 38.62 EUR (43.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

22.02 EUR
38.62 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 30% lower in Singapore.

2.50 EUR
1.75 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.1 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Singapore.

3.76 EUR
1.85 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 16.57 EUR (18.81 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in the United States.

14.73 EUR
16.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
2.43 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.33 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Singapore.

3.44 EUR
2.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.82 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Singapore.

4.70 EUR
3.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.28 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Singapore.

3.75 EUR
2.01 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Singapore.

7.24 EUR
2.40 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 34.63 EUR (39.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

7.91 EUR
34.63 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.73 EUR (3.1 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Singapore.

5.51 EUR
2.73 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.54 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Singapore.

2.20 EUR
1.36 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.19 EUR (4.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Singapore.

4.60 EUR
4.19 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Singapore.

2.47 EUR
1.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (7.74 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Singapore.

7.05 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 8.18 EUR (9.29 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Singapore.

8.81 EUR
8.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.14 EUR (6.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Singapore.

10.57 EUR
6.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 64.79 EUR (73.53 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Singapore.

88.12 EUR
64.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (7.74 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 69% lower in Singapore.

22.03 EUR
6.82 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Singapore.

1.94 EUR
0.96 EUR

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 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.69 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.11 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.86 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.4 times more for transportation in the United States than in Singapore.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 87.3 EUR (99.07 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Singapore.

113.68 EUR
87.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Singapore.

2.42 EUR
1.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 13.64 EUR (15.48 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Singapore.

26.44 EUR
13.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Singapore.

1.64 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.73 EUR (3.1 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Singapore.

3.97 EUR
2.73 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 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.55 EUR (10.84 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Singapore.

15.86 EUR
9.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 101.13 EUR (114.75 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

86.59 EUR
101.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.31 EUR (12.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Singapore.

33.49 EUR
11.31 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 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 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2984 EUR (3386.14 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Singapore.

3 349 EUR
2 984 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2095 EUR (2377.68 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Singapore.

2 098 EUR
2 095 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 5951 EUR (6752.57 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Singapore.

6 252 EUR
5 951 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3700 EUR (4198.87 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

3 620 EUR
3 700 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Singapore - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.34 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 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 18408 EUR (20888.26 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United States.

12 582 EUR
18 408 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 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 9406 EUR (10673.88 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United States.

8 174 EUR
9 406 EUR

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 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 4538 EUR (5149.71 USD) in Singapore. The average salary is 14.1% lower in Singapore.

5 285 EUR
4 538 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.4 EUR
70.5 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
109 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
147 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
213 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
389 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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