Riyadh vs Singapore Cost of Living
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) · Overall index 41.4 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 89% more expensive than Riyadh.
- Rent in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Riyadh.
- Transport in Singapore is 87% more expensive than in Riyadh.
| Item | Riyadh | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +188% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,033 | $2,802 | +171% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $654 | $1,887 | +189% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,003 | $6,049 | +202% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,208 | $3,490 | +189% |
| Groceries | +64% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $1.1 | +45% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.07 | $3.89 | +88% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.33 | +44% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.45 | $3.94 | +61% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.46 | $12.9 | +73% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.78 | $12.2 | +57% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.1 | $19.3 | +74% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.18 | $4.93 | +55% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.28 | $1.96 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.79 | $4.02 | +44% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $5.53 | +103% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.56 | $2.84 | +82% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.66 | +68% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $2.3 | +48% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $2.14 | +56% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.08 | $14.8 | +83% |
| Transport | +87% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.23 | $2.23 | +81% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.4 | $99.1 | +97% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.98 | $3.23 | +63% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.75 | +86% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.78 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,523 | $24,838 | +98% |
| Dining out | +80% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | $21.6 | +106% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $61.8 | $105 | +70% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.28 | $9.73 | +84% |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $4.28 | +58% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.2 | +85% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $6.69 | +73% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.83 | $7.94 | +107% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | $1.82 | +62% |
| Telecom | +52% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.4 | $53.2 | +46% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | $55.4 | +42% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.35 | $12.9 | +54% |
| Utilities & household | +63% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $93.1 | $158 | +70% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.84 | $4.04 | +42% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.24 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.6 | $19.2 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.5 | $80.6 | +94% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.51 | $14.4 | +69% |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | $28.1 | +59% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.6 | $24.6 | +58% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,134 | $1,858 | +64% |
2,939 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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