Taipei vs Singapore Cost of Living
Taipei (Taiwan) · Overall index 47.4 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 65% more expensive than Taipei.
- Rent in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Taipei.
- Dining out in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Taipei.
| Item | Taipei | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +137% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,266 | $2,802 | +121% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $822 | $1,887 | +130% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,494 | $6,049 | +143% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,378 | $3,490 | +153% |
| Groceries | +50% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $1.1 | +45% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.57 | $3.89 | +51% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.31 | $4.33 | +31% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.13 | $3.94 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $12.9 | +63% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.86 | $12.2 | +78% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.4 | $19.3 | +69% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.93 | +58% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.26 | $1.96 | +56% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.04 | $4.02 | +32% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.62 | $5.53 | +53% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.84 | +74% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.84 | $2.66 | +45% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.73 | $2.3 | +33% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.39 | $2.14 | +54% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $14.8 | +41% |
| Transport | +57% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.48 | $2.23 | +51% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.1 | $99.1 | +48% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.29 | $3.23 | +41% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.98 | $1.75 | +79% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.54 | $0.78 | +44% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,081 | $24,838 | +90% |
| Dining out | +62% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $21.6 | +66% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $67.9 | $105 | +55% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.89 | $9.73 | +41% |
| Cappuccino | $3.02 | $4.28 | +42% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $2.2 | +59% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.83 | $6.69 | +75% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.29 | $7.94 | +85% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.82 | +75% |
| Telecom | +28% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $43.9 | $53.2 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.4 | $55.4 | +22% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.32 | +39% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.94 | $12.9 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +45% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $111 | $158 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.75 | $4.04 | +47% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.92 | $1.24 | +35% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.1 | $19.2 | +27% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $54.9 | $80.6 | +47% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.93 | $14.4 | +61% |
| Men's haircut | $21.7 | $28.1 | +29% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17 | $24.6 | +45% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,307 | $1,858 | +42% |
2,977 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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