Suwon vs Singapore Cost of Living
Suwon (South Korea) · Overall index 42.9 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 82% more expensive than Suwon.
- Rent in Singapore is 244% more expensive than in Suwon.
- Transport in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Suwon.
| Item | Suwon | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +244% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $850 | $2,802 | +230% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $611 | $1,887 | +209% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,605 | $6,049 | +277% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $957 | $3,490 | +265% |
| Groceries | +58% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.8 | $1.1 | +38% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.57 | $3.89 | +51% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.75 | $4.33 | +57% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.55 | $3.94 | +55% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.83 | $12.9 | +46% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.19 | $12.2 | +70% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.6 | $19.3 | +66% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.4 | $4.93 | +45% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.96 | +70% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.42 | $4.02 | +66% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.17 | $5.53 | +74% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.75 | $2.84 | +62% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.66 | +63% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.43 | $2.3 | +61% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.58 | $2.14 | +35% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.73 | $14.8 | +70% |
| Transport | +69% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.43 | $2.23 | +56% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67 | $99.1 | +48% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.97 | $3.23 | +64% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.87 | $1.75 | +101% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.78 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,575 | $24,838 | +70% |
| Dining out | +60% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.1 | $21.6 | +65% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $105 | +78% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.45 | $9.73 | +51% |
| Cappuccino | $2.96 | $4.28 | +45% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.41 | $2.2 | +56% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.28 | $6.69 | +56% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.77 | $7.94 | +66% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.82 | +64% |
| Telecom | +37% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.8 | $53.2 | +41% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41.7 | $55.4 | +33% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.32 | +60% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.8 | $12.9 | +19% |
| Utilities & household | +54% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $106 | $158 | +49% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.07 | $4.04 | +32% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.83 | $1.24 | +49% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $19.2 | +49% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $44.2 | $80.6 | +82% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.95 | $14.4 | +61% |
| Men's haircut | $20.3 | $28.1 | +38% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.5 | $24.6 | +49% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,157 | $1,858 | +61% |
3,081 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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