Kyoto vs Singapore Cost of Living
Kyoto (Japan) · Overall index 45.5 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 72% more expensive than Kyoto.
- Rent in Singapore is 237% more expensive than in Kyoto.
- Dining out in Singapore is 60% more expensive than in Kyoto.
| Item | Kyoto | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +237% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $792 | $2,802 | +254% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $629 | $1,887 | +200% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,740 | $6,049 | +248% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $996 | $3,490 | +250% |
| Groceries | +45% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.9 | $1.1 | +22% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.47 | $3.89 | +57% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.08 | $4.33 | +41% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.16 | $3.94 | +25% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.85 | $12.9 | +46% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.61 | $12.2 | +60% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.6 | $19.3 | +53% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.24 | $4.93 | +52% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.41 | $1.96 | +39% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.02 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.18 | $5.53 | +74% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.84 | +63% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.66 | +53% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.64 | $2.3 | +40% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.67 | $2.14 | +28% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $14.8 | +38% |
| Transport | +55% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.45 | $2.23 | +54% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.2 | $99.1 | +47% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.35 | $3.23 | +37% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.95 | $1.75 | +84% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.54 | $0.78 | +44% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,524 | $24,838 | +71% |
| Dining out | +60% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.3 | $21.6 | +76% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $68.9 | $105 | +52% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.43 | $9.73 | +51% |
| Cappuccino | $2.74 | $4.28 | +56% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.2 | +54% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.48 | $6.69 | +49% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.19 | $7.94 | +89% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.17 | $1.82 | +56% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $43.6 | $53.2 | +22% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $49.4 | $55.4 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.32 | +39% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.3 | $12.9 | +25% |
| Utilities & household | +46% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $99.2 | $158 | +59% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.13 | $4.04 | +29% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.88 | $1.24 | +41% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.2 | $19.2 | +35% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $47.7 | $80.6 | +69% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.91 | $14.4 | +45% |
| Men's haircut | $18.2 | $28.1 | +54% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $24.6 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,441 | $1,858 | +29% |
2,902 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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