Bangkok vs Singapore Cost of Living
Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 117% more expensive than Bangkok.
- Rent in Singapore is 244% more expensive than in Bangkok.
- Transport in Singapore is 119% more expensive than in Bangkok.
| Item | Bangkok | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +244% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $785 | $2,802 | +257% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $630 | $1,887 | +200% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,512 | $6,049 | +300% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,069 | $3,490 | +226% |
| Groceries | +87% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.61 | $1.1 | +80% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.14 | $3.89 | +82% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.56 | $4.33 | +69% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $3.94 | +56% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $12.9 | +86% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.15 | $12.2 | +98% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $19.3 | +87% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $4.93 | +74% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.93 | $1.96 | +111% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.4 | $4.02 | +68% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $5.53 | +132% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.38 | $2.84 | +106% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.39 | $2.66 | +91% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $2.3 | +92% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $2.14 | +75% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.66 | $14.8 | +93% |
| Transport | +119% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.01 | $2.23 | +121% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $44.6 | $99.1 | +122% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.59 | $3.23 | +103% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.75 | +116% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.78 | +111% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,133 | $24,838 | +145% |
| Dining out | +111% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.84 | $21.6 | +144% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $47.5 | $105 | +121% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.21 | $9.73 | +87% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $4.28 | +99% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $2.2 | +98% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $6.69 | +103% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $7.94 | +112% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.78 | $1.82 | +133% |
| Telecom | +58% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $53.2 | +59% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.1 | $55.4 | +49% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $12.9 | +56% |
| Utilities & household | +92% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.5 | $158 | +94% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.22 | +144% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $4.04 | +74% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.67 | $1.24 | +85% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.8 | $19.2 | +78% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $37.2 | $80.6 | +117% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.95 | $14.4 | +81% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $28.1 | +81% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.7 | $24.6 | +94% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $991 | $1,858 | +87% |
2,982 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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