Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 208.1% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 203.2% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 196.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 158.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 132.2% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 850.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (2.81 S$) |
10.40 $ (14.00 S$) |
+398.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (46.16 S$) |
74.31 $ (100.00 S$) |
+116.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (7.51 S$) |
7.43 $ (10.00 S$) |
+33.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.20 S$) |
8.92 $ (12.00 S$) |
+899.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (1.74 S$) |
8.17 $ (11.00 S$) |
+531.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (2.78 S$) |
4.65 $ (6.25 S$) |
+124.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.50 S$) |
1.71 $ (2.29 S$) |
+359.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.32 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.64 S$) |
+411.6 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (14.14 S$) |
10.64 $ (14.32 S$) |
+1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.57 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.69 S$) |
+71.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.44 S$) |
1.24 $ (1.67 S$) |
+16.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.54 S$) |
3.22 $ (4.33 S$) |
+70.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (2.95 S$) |
7.79 $ (10.49 S$) |
+256.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (2.73 S$) |
4.73 $ (6.36 S$) |
+132.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (2.75 S$) |
9.20 $ (12.37 S$) |
+349.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.19 S$) |
1.97 $ (2.66 S$) |
+21.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.32 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.80 S$) |
+36.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (0.94 S$) |
1.90 $ (2.55 S$) |
+171.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.21 S$) |
1.27 $ (1.71 S$) |
+40.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.21 S$) |
1.07 $ (1.44 S$) |
+18.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.10 S$) |
0.98 $ (1.33 S$) |
+20.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.14 S$) |
1.77 $ (2.38 S$) |
+109.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.67 S$) |
1.51 $ (2.03 S$) |
+204.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (5.65 S$) |
22.29 $ (30.00 S$) |
+430.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.20 S$) |
4.08 $ (5.49 S$) |
+357.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.49 S$) |
5.15 $ (6.93 S$) |
+365.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (1.74 S$) |
12.56 $ (16.90 S$) |
+870.8 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.75 S$) |
1.49 $ (2.00 S$) |
+167.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (46.06 S$) |
89.17 $ (120.00 S$) |
+160.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.20 S$) |
3.42 $ (4.60 S$) |
+282.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (3.67 S$) |
1.20 $ (1.61 S$) |
-56.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (5.84 S$) |
15.53 $ (20.90 S$) |
+257.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (3.45 S$) |
8.07 $ (10.86 S$) |
+214.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (22,300.94 S$) |
133,759.38 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+707.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (29,660.35 S$) |
118,628.82 $ (159,638.80 S$) |
+438.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (44.59 S$) |
158.18 $ (212.87 S$) |
+377.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (13.27 S$) |
17.79 $ (23.94 S$) |
+80.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (42.04 S$) |
35.71 $ (48.06 S$) |
+14.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (42.50 S$) |
107.18 $ (144.24 S$) |
+239.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (11.50 S$) |
11.71 $ (15.76 S$) |
+37.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (8.71 S$) |
11.15 $ (15.00 S$) |
+72.2 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (101.11 S$) |
1,136.01 $ (1,528.74 S$) |
+1,412.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,189.44 S$) |
27,297.77 $ (36,734.62 S$) |
+1,577.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (24.10 S$) |
76.27 $ (102.64 S$) |
+325.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (36.13 S$) |
42.35 $ (57.00 S$) |
+57.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (73.53 S$) |
100.89 $ (135.77 S$) |
+84.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (76.09 S$) |
114.22 $ (153.70 S$) |
+102.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,188.92 S$) |
2,991.48 $ (4,025.64 S$) |
+238.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (744.64 S$) |
2,137.41 $ (2,876.32 S$) |
+286.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (2,931.51 S$) |
5,819.59 $ (7,831.43 S$) |
+167.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (1,721.24 S$) |
3,561.96 $ (4,793.33 S$) |
+178.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (187.46 S$) |
2,043.97 $ (2,750.57 S$) |
+1,367.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (137.65 S$) |
1,334.00 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+1,204.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (174.91 S$) |
3,745.94 $ (5,040.91 S$) |
+2,781.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 3.24 | -81.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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