Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,298/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$3,714
Family of 4
$9,951
Median local salary (after tax)$4,264/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Singapore$2,696$2,061$5,517Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$3.00
Bread (loaf)$2.40
Eggs (12)$3.55
Rice (1kg)$2.45
Chicken (1kg)$11
Apples (1kg)$4.40
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.22
Potatoes (1kg)$2.61
Water (1.5L)$1.39
Wine (mid-range)$26
Beer (0.5L store)$4.72
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$10
Mid-range dinner for 2$65
Cappuccino$4.78
Beer (draught)$7.86
Coke (0.33L)$1.64
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$96
Single ride$1.57
Gasoline (1L)$2.28
Singapore vs. the neighbors
🇸🇬Singapore(this country)
$3,298/mo🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
$3,154/mo🇮🇱Israel
$3,060/mo🇭🇰Hong Kong
$2,787/mo🇯🇵Japan
$1,893/mo🇰🇷South Korea
$1,385/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Singapore?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,298/month including rent. Singapore is the cheapest at $3,298/mo.
What is the average rent in Singapore?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,696/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Singapore?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $4,264, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.