Shenzhen vs Singapore Cost of Living
Shenzhen (China) · Overall index 42.7 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 83% more expensive than Shenzhen.
- Rent in Singapore is 167% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
- Dining out in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
| Item | Shenzhen | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +167% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,185 | $2,802 | +136% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $709 | $1,887 | +166% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,871 | $6,049 | +223% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,378 | $3,490 | +153% |
| Groceries | +65% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $1.1 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $3.89 | +86% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.33 | +44% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.96 | $3.94 | +33% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.47 | $12.9 | +73% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.93 | $12.2 | +54% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.5 | $19.3 | +68% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.14 | $4.93 | +57% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.96 | +85% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.37 | $4.02 | +70% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.07 | $5.53 | +80% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.84 | +63% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.72 | $2.66 | +55% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | $2.3 | +72% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.28 | $2.14 | +67% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.84 | $14.8 | +89% |
| Transport | +71% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.29 | $2.23 | +73% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60.1 | $99.1 | +65% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $3.23 | +68% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.85 | $1.75 | +106% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.78 | +53% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,764 | $24,838 | +68% |
| Dining out | +78% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | $21.6 | +106% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $62 | $105 | +69% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.39 | $9.73 | +81% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $4.28 | +70% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $2.2 | +63% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $6.69 | +100% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.6 | $7.94 | +73% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.1 | $1.82 | +65% |
| Telecom | +43% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.2 | $53.2 | +56% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $55.4 | +21% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.43 | $12.9 | +37% |
| Utilities & household | +62% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $102 | $158 | +55% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.58 | $4.04 | +57% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.24 | +48% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $19.2 | +50% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.6 | $80.6 | +85% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.72 | $14.4 | +48% |
| Men's haircut | $16.4 | $28.1 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.5 | $24.6 | +59% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,090 | $1,858 | +70% |
3,101 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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