Jeddah vs Singapore Cost of Living
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) · Overall index 37.3 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 110% more expensive than Jeddah.
- Rent in Singapore is 258% more expensive than in Jeddah.
- Transport in Singapore is 103% more expensive than in Jeddah.
| Item | Jeddah | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +258% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $901 | $2,802 | +211% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $521 | $1,887 | +262% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,523 | $6,049 | +297% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $964 | $3,490 | +262% |
| Groceries | +80% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | $1.1 | +75% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.23 | $3.89 | +74% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.75 | $4.33 | +57% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.25 | $3.94 | +75% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.4 | $12.9 | +74% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.95 | $12.2 | +76% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.66 | $19.3 | +100% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $4.93 | +74% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.11 | $1.96 | +77% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $4.02 | +76% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.47 | $5.53 | +124% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.84 | +76% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.53 | $2.66 | +74% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.31 | $2.3 | +76% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.23 | $2.14 | +74% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.35 | $14.8 | +101% |
| Transport | +103% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.22 | $2.23 | +83% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.7 | $99.1 | +81% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | $3.23 | +98% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.77 | $1.75 | +127% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.78 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,780 | $24,838 | +130% |
| Dining out | +97% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.7 | $21.6 | +102% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $54.1 | $105 | +94% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.29 | $9.73 | +84% |
| Cappuccino | $2.24 | $4.28 | +91% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $2.2 | +114% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $6.69 | +103% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $7.94 | +103% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.95 | $1.82 | +92% |
| Telecom | +57% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.6 | $53.2 | +54% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $34.3 | $55.4 | +62% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.32 | +52% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.99 | $12.9 | +61% |
| Utilities & household | +82% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.8 | $158 | +103% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.22 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.56 | $4.04 | +58% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.74 | $1.24 | +68% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.1 | $19.2 | +59% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $40.1 | $80.6 | +101% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.84 | $14.4 | +84% |
| Men's haircut | $16 | $28.1 | +76% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $24.6 | +84% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $932 | $1,858 | +99% |
2,778 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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