Doha vs Singapore Cost of Living
Doha (Qatar) · Overall index 54.1 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 45% more expensive than Doha.
- Rent in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Doha.
- Dining out in Singapore is 51% more expensive than in Doha.
| Item | Doha | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +71% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,780 | $2,802 | +57% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,107 | $1,887 | +70% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,297 | $6,049 | +83% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,044 | $3,490 | +71% |
| Groceries | +36% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | $1.1 | +25% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.96 | $3.89 | +31% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.06 | $4.33 | +42% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.33 | $3.94 | +18% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.62 | $12.9 | +34% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.2 | $12.2 | +33% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.6 | $19.3 | +66% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.11 | $4.93 | +20% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.4 | $1.96 | +40% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.49 | $4.02 | +15% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.13 | $5.53 | +34% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.92 | $2.84 | +48% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.79 | $2.66 | +49% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.87 | $2.3 | +23% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.46 | $2.14 | +47% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.37 | $14.8 | +58% |
| Transport | +41% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.57 | $2.23 | +42% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73.6 | $99.1 | +35% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | $3.23 | +30% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.75 | +72% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.61 | $0.78 | +28% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,408 | $24,838 | +43% |
| Dining out | +51% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $21.6 | +51% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.2 | $105 | +52% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.91 | $9.73 | +41% |
| Cappuccino | $2.96 | $4.28 | +45% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.46 | $2.2 | +51% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.59 | $6.69 | +46% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.8 | $7.94 | +65% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.15 | $1.82 | +58% |
| Telecom | +19% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.7 | $53.2 | +14% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.3 | $55.4 | +4% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.32 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.88 | $12.9 | +31% |
| Utilities & household | +38% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $114 | $158 | +39% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.35 | $4.04 | +21% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.93 | $1.24 | +33% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.8 | $19.2 | +39% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $59.1 | $80.6 | +36% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.4 | $14.4 | +38% |
| Men's haircut | $20.6 | $28.1 | +36% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $24.6 | +50% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,367 | $1,858 | +36% |
3,005 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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