Nagoya vs Singapore Cost of Living

Nagoya (Japan) · Overall index 43.6Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2

Summary

  • Overall, Singapore is 79% more expensive than Nagoya.
  • Rent in Singapore is 265% more expensive than in Nagoya.
  • Transport in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Nagoya.
ItemNagoyaSingaporeDiff
Rent+265%
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$733$2,802+282%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$574$1,887+229%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,397$6,049+333%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$1,059$3,490+230%
Groceries+52%
Milk (1L)$0.86$1.1+28%
White bread (500g)$2.25$3.89+73%
Rice (1kg)$2.79$4.33+55%
Eggs (12)$2.73$3.94+44%
Local cheese (1kg)$8.1$12.9+59%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$8.44$12.2+45%
Beef round (1kg)$11.5$19.3+68%
Apples (1kg)$3.66$4.93+35%
Bananas (1kg)$1.37$1.96+43%
Oranges (1kg)$2.52$4.02+60%
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.25$5.53+70%
Potatoes (1kg)$1.93$2.84+47%
Onions (1kg)$1.82$2.66+46%
Lettuce (1 head)$1.44$2.3+60%
Water (1.5L bottle)$1.33$2.14+61%
Bottle of wine (mid-range)$10.2$14.8+45%
Transport+65%
Public transport, one-way ticket$1.53$2.23+46%
Public transport, monthly pass$57.2$99.1+73%
Taxi, base fare$2.12$3.23+52%
Taxi, per km$0.9$1.75+94%
Gasoline (1L)$0.5$0.78+56%
New compact car (e.g., VW Golf)$14,118$24,838+76%
Dining out+61%
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$11.6$21.6+86%
Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses)$66.5$105+58%
Fast food combo meal$6.34$9.73+53%
Cappuccino$3.24$4.28+32%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant)$1.6$2.2+38%
Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant)$3.79$6.69+77%
Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant)$4.24$7.94+87%
Water (0.33L, restaurant)$1.12$1.82+62%
Telecom+32%
Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly)$40.5$53.2+31%
Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly)$46.5$55.4+19%
Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min)$0.22$0.32+45%
Video streaming subscription (monthly)$9.7$12.9+33%
Utilities & household+49%
Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly)$95.7$158+65%
Electricity (1 kWh)$0.13$0.22+69%
Tap water (1m³)$2.83$4.04+43%
Natural gas (1m³)$0.86$1.24+44%
Waste collection (monthly)$15$19.2+28%
Fitness club (monthly)$54.9$80.6+47%
Cinema ticket (1 seat)$9.66$14.4+49%
Men's haircut$20.3$28.1+38%
Domestic cleaning (1 hour)$15.4$24.6+60%
Private kindergarten (monthly)$1,240$1,858+50%

2,977 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15

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