Prices and Cost of Living in Singapore

Food and beverage prices in Singapore

Popular food products found on store shelves in Singapore include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3.01 SGD (8.82 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 26.88 SGD (78.76 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 3.52 SGD (10.31 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.71 SGD (7.94 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 3.55 SGD (10.4 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 4.94 SGD (14.48 PLN) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1.99 SGD (5.83 PLN). Dairy prices in Singapore, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 3.57 SGD (10.46 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 24.3 SGD (71.2 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 11.79 SGD (34.55 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 3.82 SGD (11.19 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 4 SGD (11.72 PLN) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Singapore vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 6.14 SGD (17.99 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2.14 SGD (6.27 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 9 SGD (26.37 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 95 SGD (278 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 10 SGD (29.3 PLN).

How much does transportation cost in Singapore?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2 SGD (5.86 PLN), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 128 SGD (375 PLN). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 4 SGD (11.72 PLN), along with a per-kilometer charge of 1 SGD (2.93 PLN).

Fuel prices in Singapore

Average fuel prices in Singapore are 2.74 SGD (8.02 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 2.49 SGD (7.3 PLN) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Singapore?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Singapore varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 3072 SGD (9002 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 4375 SGD (12820 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 26989 SGD (79084 PLN) per square meter.