Hong Kong vs Singapore Cost of Living
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 4% more expensive than Hong Kong.
- Groceries in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong.
- Rent in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong.
| Item | Hong Kong | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +5% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,572 | $2,802 | +9% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,975 | $1,887 | -4% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,236 | $6,049 | +16% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,501 | $3,490 | 0% |
| Groceries | +5% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.19 | $1.1 | -8% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.67 | $3.89 | +6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.36 | $4.33 | -1% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.93 | $3.94 | 0% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.9 | $12.9 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.5 | $12.2 | +6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $19.3 | +29% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.97 | $4.93 | -1% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.74 | $1.96 | +13% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.99 | $4.02 | +1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.29 | $5.53 | +5% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.49 | $2.84 | +14% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.2 | $2.66 | +21% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.49 | $2.3 | -8% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.3 | $2.14 | -7% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.7 | $14.8 | +8% |
| Transport | +3% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $2.23 | -6% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $104 | $99.1 | -5% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.97 | $3.23 | +9% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.71 | $1.75 | +2% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.76 | $0.78 | +3% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,733 | $24,838 | +14% |
| Dining out | +4% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.9 | $21.6 | +3% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $99.9 | $105 | +5% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.2 | $9.73 | -5% |
| Cappuccino | $4.36 | $4.28 | -2% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $2.2 | -9% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.48 | $6.69 | +22% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.05 | $7.94 | +13% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.74 | $1.82 | +5% |
| Telecom | +2% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $48.9 | $53.2 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $59.2 | $55.4 | -6% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.3 | $0.32 | +7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $12.9 | -1% |
| Utilities & household | +2% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $136 | $158 | +16% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.18 | $0.22 | +22% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.39 | $4.04 | -8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.39 | $1.24 | -11% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.8 | $19.2 | -12% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $78.7 | $80.6 | +2% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.3 | $14.4 | +8% |
| Men's haircut | $30.2 | $28.1 | -7% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.4 | $24.6 | +1% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,684 | $1,858 | +10% |
3,024 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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