Abu Dhabi vs Singapore Cost of Living
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) · Overall index 56.8 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 38% more expensive than Abu Dhabi.
- Rent in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi.
- Transport in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi.
| Item | Abu Dhabi | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +62% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,825 | $2,802 | +54% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,096 | $1,887 | +72% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,562 | $6,049 | +70% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,266 | $3,490 | +54% |
| Groceries | +30% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.99 | $1.1 | +11% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.88 | $3.89 | +35% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $4.33 | +30% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.51 | $3.94 | +12% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.5 | $12.9 | +36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.9 | $12.2 | +37% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $19.3 | +39% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.68 | $4.93 | +34% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.56 | $1.96 | +26% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.02 | +40% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.18 | $5.53 | +32% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.26 | $2.84 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.08 | $2.66 | +28% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.77 | $2.3 | +30% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.82 | $2.14 | +18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.73 | $14.8 | +52% |
| Transport | +40% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.46 | $2.23 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $71.8 | $99.1 | +38% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.36 | $3.23 | +37% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.19 | $1.75 | +47% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.56 | $0.78 | +39% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,060 | $24,838 | +30% |
| Dining out | +37% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.4 | $21.6 | +50% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $78.6 | $105 | +34% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.15 | $9.73 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $3.65 | $4.28 | +17% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.61 | $2.2 | +37% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.18 | $6.69 | +29% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.04 | $7.94 | +58% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | $1.82 | +40% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49.7 | $53.2 | +7% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $47.6 | $55.4 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.32 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.8 | $12.9 | +9% |
| Utilities & household | +30% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $134 | $158 | +18% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | $4.04 | +30% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.99 | $1.24 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.5 | $19.2 | +24% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $60.3 | $80.6 | +34% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | $14.4 | +20% |
| Men's haircut | $19.8 | $28.1 | +42% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19.4 | $24.6 | +27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,361 | $1,858 | +37% |
2,944 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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