Hangzhou vs Singapore Cost of Living
Hangzhou (China) · Overall index 37.0 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 111% more expensive than Hangzhou.
- Rent in Singapore is 260% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
- Dining out in Singapore is 109% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
| Item | Hangzhou | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +260% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $833 | $2,802 | +236% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $514 | $1,887 | +267% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,637 | $6,049 | +270% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $959 | $3,490 | +264% |
| Groceries | +86% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.64 | $1.1 | +72% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.1 | $3.89 | +85% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.28 | $4.33 | +90% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.94 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.46 | $12.9 | +100% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.85 | $12.2 | +109% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $19.3 | +87% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.93 | +69% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1 | $1.96 | +96% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.19 | $4.02 | +84% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.78 | $5.53 | +99% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.57 | $2.84 | +81% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.4 | $2.66 | +90% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $2.3 | +92% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 | $2.14 | +88% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.21 | $14.8 | +105% |
| Transport | +93% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.12 | $2.23 | +99% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $56.5 | $99.1 | +75% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $3.23 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.75 | +116% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.78 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,060 | $24,838 | +106% |
| Dining out | +109% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.3 | $21.6 | +110% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.3 | $105 | +127% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.48 | $9.73 | +78% |
| Cappuccino | $2.18 | $4.28 | +96% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $2.2 | +95% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.03 | $6.69 | +121% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.37 | $7.94 | +136% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.82 | +117% |
| Telecom | +46% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.2 | $53.2 | +43% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.4 | $55.4 | +37% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.32 | +60% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.89 | $12.9 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +84% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $158 | +71% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.13 | $4.04 | +90% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.24 | +51% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11 | $19.2 | +75% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.8 | $80.6 | +108% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.05 | $14.4 | +104% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $28.1 | +80% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.7 | $24.6 | +110% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,062 | $1,858 | +75% |
3,010 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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