Cost of Living in Singapore, Singapore

Singapore has a cost of living index of 88/100 (New York = 100). It is 12% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

88/100
Cost Index
$4,442/mo
Median Income
89/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 82/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,000/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,500/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.8/kg
Dining OutScore: 62/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 30/100
Monthly Transit Pass$100/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$40/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$85/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
EntertainmentScore: 65/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$14/ticket
Theater Ticket$60/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 65/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$85/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$35/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$8/entry
Personal CareScore: 60/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

250 Mbps
Internet Speed
$400
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
85/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Central Business District, Tiong Bahru, Kampong Glam

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Singapore cheap to live in?

Singapore has a cost of living index of 88/100, where New York = 100. It is 12% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,760–$2,464 per month.

How much does rent cost in Singapore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Singapore costs approximately $2,000/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,400/month.

Is Singapore good for digital nomads?

Singapore has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 250 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $400/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Singapore?

The median net monthly salary in Singapore is approximately $4,442 USD. The income tax rate is around 12%.

How does Singapore compare to New York for cost of living?

Singapore (cost index 88) is 12% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $300/month by moving from New York to Singapore.

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