Hanoi vs Singapore Cost of Living
Hanoi (Vietnam) · Overall index 27.5 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 184% more expensive than Hanoi.
- Rent in Singapore is 385% more expensive than in Hanoi.
- Dining out in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in Hanoi.
| Item | Hanoi | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +385% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $622 | $2,802 | +350% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $355 | $1,887 | +432% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,154 | $6,049 | +424% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $3,490 | +346% |
| Groceries | +139% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.51 | $1.1 | +116% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.66 | $3.89 | +134% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.08 | $4.33 | +108% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.84 | $3.94 | +114% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.87 | $12.9 | +165% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.17 | $12.2 | +136% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.64 | $19.3 | +153% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.05 | $4.93 | +140% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.96 | +142% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.72 | $4.02 | +134% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.01 | $5.53 | +175% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.22 | $2.84 | +133% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.16 | $2.66 | +129% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $2.3 | +147% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $2.14 | +146% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.65 | $14.8 | +162% |
| Transport | +192% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $2.23 | +162% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.3 | $99.1 | +189% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.04 | $3.23 | +211% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.58 | $1.75 | +202% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.25 | $0.78 | +212% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,810 | $24,838 | +182% |
| Dining out | +193% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.33 | $21.6 | +195% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.9 | $105 | +219% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.54 | $9.73 | +175% |
| Cappuccino | $1.68 | $4.28 | +155% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $2.2 | +162% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $6.69 | +200% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.31 | $7.94 | +244% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.82 | +208% |
| Telecom | +94% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.2 | $53.2 | +103% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.2 | $55.4 | +90% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.32 | +113% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.43 | $12.9 | +74% |
| Utilities & household | +144% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.2 | $158 | +135% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.22 | +175% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.95 | $4.04 | +107% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.57 | $1.24 | +118% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.98 | $19.2 | +141% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.6 | $80.6 | +155% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.6 | $14.4 | +157% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $28.1 | +165% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.75 | $24.6 | +181% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $858 | $1,858 | +117% |
2,800 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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