Nagoya vs Singapore Cost of Living
Nagoya (Japan) · Overall index 43.6 — Singapore (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.
| Item | Nagoya | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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