Guangzhou vs Singapore Cost of Living
Guangzhou (China) · Overall index 40.1 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 95% more expensive than Guangzhou.
- Rent in Singapore is 213% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
- Transport in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
| Item | Guangzhou | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +213% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $970 | $2,802 | +189% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $560 | $1,887 | +237% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,686 | $6,049 | +259% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | $3,490 | +177% |
| Groceries | +69% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | $1.1 | +75% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $3.89 | +78% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.33 | +59% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.94 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.55 | $12.9 | +71% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $12.2 | +71% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.09 | $19.3 | +112% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.93 | +71% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.96 | +90% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.61 | $4.02 | +54% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.22 | $5.53 | +72% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.84 | +70% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.64 | $2.66 | +62% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.53 | $2.3 | +50% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.42 | $2.14 | +51% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.17 | $14.8 | +81% |
| Transport | +88% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $2.23 | +97% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $52.5 | $99.1 | +89% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $3.23 | +79% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.83 | $1.75 | +111% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.78 | +70% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,269 | $24,838 | +87% |
| Dining out | +87% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.2 | $21.6 | +112% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $57.2 | $105 | +84% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.1 | $9.73 | +60% |
| Cappuccino | $2.47 | $4.28 | +73% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.2 | +85% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $6.69 | +100% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.2 | $7.94 | +89% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | $1.82 | +98% |
| Telecom | +47% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $53.2 | +61% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.5 | $55.4 | +37% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.32 | +60% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.49 | $12.9 | +36% |
| Utilities & household | +73% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $84.8 | $158 | +86% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.22 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $4.04 | +54% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.24 | +48% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $19.2 | +70% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | $80.6 | +90% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.11 | $14.4 | +78% |
| Men's haircut | $15.9 | $28.1 | +77% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.7 | $24.6 | +67% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,077 | $1,858 | +73% |
2,966 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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