Cost of Living Comparison Between Ethiopia and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 96.0% higher than in Ethiopia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 159.2% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 389.6% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 151.8% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 66.1% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 635.9% higher than in Ethiopia | |
Restaurants | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.66 $ (6.12 S$) |
10.67 $ (14.00 S$) |
+128.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
32.00 $ (42.00 S$) |
76.20 $ (100.00 S$) |
+138.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.12 $ (8.03 S$) |
7.62 $ (10.00 S$) |
+24.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.31 S$) |
9.14 $ (12.00 S$) |
+814.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (2.62 S$) |
9.14 $ (12.00 S$) |
+357.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.10 $ (1.44 S$) |
4.84 $ (6.35 S$) |
+340.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (0.83 S$) |
1.73 $ (2.27 S$) |
+173.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.49 $ (0.65 S$) |
1.27 $ (1.67 S$) |
+158.1 % |
Markets | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.55 $ (7.28 S$) |
10.92 $ (14.33 S$) |
+96.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.35 S$) |
2.06 $ (2.71 S$) |
+101.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.07 S$) |
1.29 $ (1.69 S$) |
+58.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.42 $ (3.18 S$) |
3.28 $ (4.30 S$) |
+35.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.36 $ (4.42 S$) |
8.00 $ (10.50 S$) |
+137.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.57 $ (7.30 S$) |
4.80 $ (6.30 S$) |
-13.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.73 $ (7.52 S$) |
9.43 $ (12.37 S$) |
+64.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.07 $ (4.02 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.63 S$) |
-34.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (0.64 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.76 S$) |
+176.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.47 S$) |
1.96 $ (2.57 S$) |
+75.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.39 $ (0.51 S$) |
1.28 $ (1.68 S$) |
+230.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.30 $ (0.40 S$) |
1.11 $ (1.45 S$) |
+267.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.79 $ (1.03 S$) |
1.01 $ (1.33 S$) |
+28.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (0.87 S$) |
1.84 $ (2.42 S$) |
+176.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.64 $ (0.84 S$) |
1.52 $ (1.99 S$) |
+137.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.25 $ (8.21 S$) |
22.86 $ (30.00 S$) |
+265.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.03 $ (1.35 S$) |
4.16 $ (5.46 S$) |
+305.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.09 $ (2.75 S$) |
5.31 $ (6.97 S$) |
+153.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (5.25 S$) |
12.95 $ (17.00 S$) |
+223.8 % |
Transportation | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.42 $ (0.56 S$) |
1.52 $ (2.00 S$) |
+258.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 $ (15.75 S$) |
91.43 $ (120.00 S$) |
+662.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.30 $ (1.71 S$) |
3.50 $ (4.60 S$) |
+169.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.63 S$) |
1.23 $ (1.61 S$) |
+154.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (2.62 S$) |
15.85 $ (20.80 S$) |
+692.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.90 $ (6.44 S$) |
8.27 $ (10.86 S$) |
+68.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,804.29 $ (64,051.73 S$) |
137,151.22 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+181.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,403.37 $ (70,087.66 S$) |
121,817.91 $ (159,876.26 S$) |
+128.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
133.00 $ (174.55 S$) |
159.30 $ (209.07 S$) |
+19.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.33 $ (16.19 S$) |
17.69 $ (23.21 S$) |
+43.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
157.67 $ (206.92 S$) |
36.67 $ (48.13 S$) |
-76.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
69.32 $ (90.97 S$) |
110.17 $ (144.59 S$) |
+58.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.25 $ (47.58 S$) |
11.98 $ (15.72 S$) |
-66.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.00 $ (6.56 S$) |
11.43 $ (15.00 S$) |
+128.6 % |
Childcare | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
81.26 $ (106.65 S$) |
1,130.43 $ (1,483.60 S$) |
+1,291.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,916.67 $ (57,637.11 S$) |
28,605.41 $ (37,542.31 S$) |
-34.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.00 $ (64.31 S$) |
79.47 $ (104.29 S$) |
+62.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
83.79 $ (109.97 S$) |
45.32 $ (59.48 S$) |
-45.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.72 $ (140.06 S$) |
104.35 $ (136.95 S$) |
-2.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
123.56 $ (162.17 S$) |
117.01 $ (153.57 S$) |
-5.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
654.64 $ (859.16 S$) |
3,047.80 $ (4,000.00 S$) |
+365.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
385.77 $ (506.29 S$) |
2,205.85 $ (2,895.00 S$) |
+471.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,242.26 $ (1,630.36 S$) |
5,974.11 $ (7,840.54 S$) |
+380.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
756.17 $ (992.41 S$) |
3,650.88 $ (4,791.49 S$) |
+382.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.61 $ (305.29 S$) |
2,093.37 $ (2,747.38 S$) |
+799.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
161.87 $ (212.44 S$) |
1,367.83 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+745.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ethiopia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
206.55 $ (271.07 S$) |
3,939.49 $ (5,170.26 S$) |
+1,807.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.50 | 3.23 | -79.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 369 |
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