Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Singapore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 170.2% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 254.7% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 552.0% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 156.6% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 117.0% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 14.7% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
21.08 ¥ (3.90 S$) |
75.77 ¥ (14.00 S$) |
+259.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 ¥ (33.26 S$) |
541.19 ¥ (100.00 S$) |
+200.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.75 ¥ (6.61 S$) |
54.12 ¥ (10.00 S$) |
+51.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (1.29 S$) |
64.94 ¥ (12.00 S$) |
+827.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (2.77 S$) |
59.53 ¥ (11.00 S$) |
+296.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.22 ¥ (4.11 S$) |
33.85 ¥ (6.25 S$) |
+52.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.29 ¥ (0.61 S$) |
12.42 ¥ (2.29 S$) |
+278.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.06 ¥ (0.38 S$) |
8.85 ¥ (1.64 S$) |
+330.2 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
49.15 ¥ (9.08 S$) |
77.49 ¥ (14.32 S$) |
+57.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.81 ¥ (2.00 S$) |
14.56 ¥ (2.69 S$) |
+34.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.07 ¥ (0.57 S$) |
9.01 ¥ (1.67 S$) |
+193.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.63 ¥ (2.15 S$) |
23.46 ¥ (4.33 S$) |
+101.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.67 ¥ (7.88 S$) |
56.76 ¥ (10.49 S$) |
+33.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.77 ¥ (1.99 S$) |
34.42 ¥ (6.36 S$) |
+219.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
35.54 ¥ (6.57 S$) |
66.97 ¥ (12.37 S$) |
+88.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.83 ¥ (1.08 S$) |
14.38 ¥ (2.66 S$) |
+146.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.16 ¥ (0.77 S$) |
9.74 ¥ (1.80 S$) |
+134.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.89 ¥ (0.90 S$) |
13.81 ¥ (2.55 S$) |
+182.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.84 ¥ (0.71 S$) |
9.23 ¥ (1.71 S$) |
+140.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.45 ¥ (0.45 S$) |
7.77 ¥ (1.44 S$) |
+216.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.95 ¥ (0.55 S$) |
7.17 ¥ (1.33 S$) |
+143.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.34 ¥ (0.80 S$) |
12.86 ¥ (2.38 S$) |
+196.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.97 ¥ (0.73 S$) |
11.01 ¥ (2.03 S$) |
+177.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (14.78 S$) |
162.36 ¥ (30.00 S$) |
+102.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.78 ¥ (1.07 S$) |
29.74 ¥ (5.49 S$) |
+414.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.84 ¥ (2.19 S$) |
37.53 ¥ (6.93 S$) |
+217.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (4.62 S$) |
91.46 ¥ (16.90 S$) |
+265.8 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (0.55 S$) |
10.82 ¥ (2.00 S$) |
+260.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
192.83 ¥ (35.63 S$) |
649.42 ¥ (120.00 S$) |
+236.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (1.85 S$) |
24.89 ¥ (4.60 S$) |
+148.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (0.74 S$) |
8.71 ¥ (1.61 S$) |
+116.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (8.87 S$) |
113.11 ¥ (20.90 S$) |
+135.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.23 ¥ (5.77 S$) |
58.75 ¥ (10.86 S$) |
+88.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (25,869.15 S$) |
974,133.41 ¥ (180,000.00 S$) |
+595.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,376.98 ¥ (22,427.99 S$) |
863,941.61 ¥ (159,638.80 S$) |
+611.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
370.23 ¥ (68.41 S$) |
1,152.01 ¥ (212.87 S$) |
+211.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
72.20 ¥ (13.34 S$) |
129.58 ¥ (23.94 S$) |
+79.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
83.34 ¥ (15.40 S$) |
260.08 ¥ (48.06 S$) |
+212.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
288.41 ¥ (53.29 S$) |
780.59 ¥ (144.24 S$) |
+170.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
106.26 ¥ (19.64 S$) |
85.27 ¥ (15.76 S$) |
-19.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (8.32 S$) |
81.18 ¥ (15.00 S$) |
+80.4 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,991.54 ¥ (552.77 S$) |
8,273.29 ¥ (1,528.74 S$) |
+176.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
128,384.78 ¥ (23,722.89 S$) |
198,802.31 ¥ (36,734.62 S$) |
+54.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
335.70 ¥ (62.03 S$) |
555.45 ¥ (102.64 S$) |
+65.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
235.68 ¥ (43.55 S$) |
308.46 ¥ (57.00 S$) |
+30.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
524.13 ¥ (96.85 S$) |
734.75 ¥ (135.77 S$) |
+40.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
541.48 ¥ (100.05 S$) |
831.80 ¥ (153.70 S$) |
+53.6 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,341.34 ¥ (617.41 S$) |
21,786.17 ¥ (4,025.64 S$) |
+552.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,949.45 ¥ (360.22 S$) |
15,566.20 ¥ (2,876.32 S$) |
+698.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,933.80 ¥ (1,281.23 S$) |
42,382.53 ¥ (7,831.43 S$) |
+511.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,982.41 ¥ (735.87 S$) |
25,940.81 ¥ (4,793.33 S$) |
+551.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,539.47 ¥ (838.80 S$) |
14,884.38 ¥ (2,750.33 S$) |
+227.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,197.48 ¥ (406.05 S$) |
9,715.15 ¥ (1,795.16 S$) |
+342.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,752.62 ¥ (1,247.75 S$) |
27,461.94 ¥ (5,074.41 S$) |
+306.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.14 | 3.24 | -21.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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