Living Costs in Singapore
October 21, 2019
Nur Hafiza Abu Bakar
On a broad-spectrum, prices for basic necessities such as food, clothing, public transport, basic education and utilities in Singapore are quite moderate. Public transport and taxis are reasonably priced as well. On the other hand, housing, private schooling and maintaining an automobile can be costly.
Price Index of General Items
General Items |
Price in Singapore Dollar (SDG) |
Price in US Dollar (USD) |
Combo meal at McDonald’s or similar |
7 SDG |
5.50 USD |
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant |
10 SDG |
7.90 USD |
Rent for an Apartment in City Centre (per month) |
3300 SDG |
2600 USD |
Rent for an Apartment outside of City Centre (per month) |
2000 SDG |
1560 USD |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.70 SDG |
1.33 USD |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.20 SDG |
2.50 USD |
Gasoline (1 litre) |
2.10 SDG |
1.65 USD |
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
200 SDG |
157 USD |
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
40 SDG |
31 USD |
Depending on current exchange rate which is 1.27 Singapore Dollar is equal to One US Dollar.
The above table shows some of the estimated monthly and daily expenses that you will face as an individual or as a group. It can help you estimate the general cost of living in Singapore.
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