Istanbul vs Singapore Cost of Living
Istanbul (Türkiye) · Overall index 38.0 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 106% more expensive than Istanbul.
- Rent in Singapore is 229% more expensive than in Istanbul.
- Dining out in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Istanbul.
| Item | Istanbul | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +229% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $834 | $2,802 | +236% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $681 | $1,887 | +177% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,641 | $6,049 | +269% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,017 | $3,490 | +243% |
| Groceries | +78% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $1.1 | +86% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.97 | $3.89 | +97% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.57 | $4.33 | +68% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.94 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.92 | $12.9 | +63% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $12.2 | +80% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.75 | $19.3 | +98% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.93 | +64% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.95 | $1.96 | +106% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $4.02 | +73% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.89 | $5.53 | +91% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.84 | +70% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.66 | +75% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.42 | $2.3 | +62% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.12 | $2.14 | +91% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.89 | $14.8 | +88% |
| Transport | +101% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1 | $2.23 | +123% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $46.8 | $99.1 | +112% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $3.23 | +79% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.75 | +97% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.78 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,051 | $24,838 | +106% |
| Dining out | +108% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.61 | $21.6 | +125% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.8 | $105 | +124% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.61 | $9.73 | +73% |
| Cappuccino | $2.14 | $4.28 | +100% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $2.2 | +98% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.04 | $6.69 | +120% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.62 | $7.94 | +119% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $1.82 | +109% |
| Telecom | +49% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.5 | $53.2 | +42% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.2 | $55.4 | +38% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.32 | +78% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.91 | $12.9 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +79% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96 | $158 | +65% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.22 | +120% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.38 | $4.04 | +70% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.77 | $1.24 | +61% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $19.2 | +76% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.1 | $80.6 | +91% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.61 | $14.4 | +67% |
| Men's haircut | $15.3 | $28.1 | +84% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | $24.6 | +108% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,178 | $1,858 | +58% |
2,939 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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