Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 142.9% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 236.4% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 666.8% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 150.1% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 151.6% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 306.1% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (9.25 S$) |
10.51 $ (14.00 S$) |
+51.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (30.84 S$) |
75.05 $ (100.00 S$) |
+224.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (4.96 S$) |
7.50 $ (10.00 S$) |
+101.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (1.18 S$) |
9.01 $ (12.00 S$) |
+920.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.01 S$) |
8.26 $ (11.00 S$) |
+446.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (2.69 S$) |
4.69 $ (6.25 S$) |
+132.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (0.82 S$) |
1.72 $ (2.29 S$) |
+180.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (0.43 S$) |
1.23 $ (1.64 S$) |
+284.2 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (6.37 S$) |
10.75 $ (14.32 S$) |
+124.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.00 S$) |
2.02 $ (2.69 S$) |
+168.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.07 S$) |
1.25 $ (1.67 S$) |
+55.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (2.00 S$) |
3.25 $ (4.33 S$) |
+116.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (4.66 S$) |
7.87 $ (10.49 S$) |
+125.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.41 S$) |
4.77 $ (6.36 S$) |
+163.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (2.95 S$) |
9.29 $ (12.37 S$) |
+318.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.42 S$) |
1.99 $ (2.66 S$) |
+87.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.92 S$) |
1.35 $ (1.80 S$) |
+95.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.55 S$) |
1.92 $ (2.55 S$) |
+64.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.70 S$) |
1.28 $ (1.71 S$) |
+144.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.22 S$) |
1.08 $ (1.44 S$) |
+17.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.84 S$) |
0.99 $ (1.33 S$) |
+58.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.24 S$) |
1.78 $ (2.38 S$) |
+91.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.74 S$) |
1.53 $ (2.03 S$) |
+175.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (8.58 S$) |
22.51 $ (30.00 S$) |
+249.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.17 S$) |
4.12 $ (5.49 S$) |
+367.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.68 S$) |
5.20 $ (6.93 S$) |
+312.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (3.02 S$) |
12.68 $ (16.90 S$) |
+458.7 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.32 S$) |
1.50 $ (2.00 S$) |
+51.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (53.30 S$) |
90.06 $ (120.00 S$) |
+125.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.34 S$) |
3.45 $ (4.60 S$) |
+37.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.24 S$) |
1.21 $ (1.61 S$) |
-28.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (12.26 S$) |
15.68 $ (20.90 S$) |
+70.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (6.12 S$) |
8.15 $ (10.86 S$) |
+77.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (10,666.00 S$) |
135,084.83 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+1,587.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (38,055.51 S$) |
119,804.34 $ (159,638.80 S$) |
+319.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (97.41 S$) |
159.75 $ (212.87 S$) |
+118.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (67.90 S$) |
17.97 $ (23.94 S$) |
-64.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (166.88 S$) |
36.07 $ (48.06 S$) |
-71.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (55.86 S$) |
108.25 $ (144.24 S$) |
+158.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (18.41 S$) |
11.82 $ (15.76 S$) |
-14.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (5.58 S$) |
11.26 $ (15.00 S$) |
+169.0 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (235.57 S$) |
1,147.27 $ (1,528.74 S$) |
+548.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (12,772.60 S$) |
27,568.27 $ (36,734.62 S$) |
+187.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (26.28 S$) |
77.03 $ (102.64 S$) |
+290.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (23.41 S$) |
42.77 $ (57.00 S$) |
+143.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (105.41 S$) |
101.89 $ (135.77 S$) |
+28.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (96.52 S$) |
115.35 $ (153.70 S$) |
+59.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (281.36 S$) |
3,021.13 $ (4,025.64 S$) |
+1,330.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (170.38 S$) |
2,158.59 $ (2,876.32 S$) |
+1,588.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,151.80 S$) |
5,877.26 $ (7,831.43 S$) |
+579.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (943.07 S$) |
3,597.26 $ (4,793.33 S$) |
+408.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (428.40 S$) |
2,063.27 $ (2,749.30 S$) |
+541.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (783.99 S$) |
1,347.22 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+129.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (372.86 S$) |
3,822.98 $ (5,094.10 S$) |
+1,266.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 3.24 | -87.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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