Tel Aviv vs Singapore Cost of Living
Tel Aviv (Israel) · Overall index 72.9 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 7% more expensive than Tel Aviv.
- Rent in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Tel Aviv.
- Groceries in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Tel Aviv.
| Item | Tel Aviv | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +23% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,364 | $2,802 | +19% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,581 | $1,887 | +19% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,738 | $6,049 | +28% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,812 | $3,490 | +24% |
| Groceries | +4% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.04 | $1.1 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.67 | $3.89 | +6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.15 | $4.33 | +4% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.73 | $3.94 | -17% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.9 | $12.9 | 0% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.5 | $12.2 | +16% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $18.5 | $19.3 | +4% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.53 | $4.93 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.86 | $1.96 | +5% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.33 | $4.02 | -7% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.06 | $5.53 | +9% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.74 | $2.84 | +4% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.75 | $2.66 | -3% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.33 | $2.3 | -1% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.97 | $2.14 | +9% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.4 | $14.8 | +19% |
| Transport | +2% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.1 | $2.23 | +6% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $106 | $99.1 | -7% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.39 | $3.23 | -5% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.45 | $1.75 | +21% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.83 | $0.78 | -6% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $23,076 | $24,838 | +8% |
| Dining out | +3% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.8 | $21.6 | +15% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $108 | $105 | -3% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.9 | $9.73 | -11% |
| Cappuccino | $4.01 | $4.28 | +7% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $2.2 | -1% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.04 | $6.69 | +11% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.18 | $7.94 | +11% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.82 | $1.82 | 0% |
| Telecom | -1% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $50.1 | $53.2 | +6% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $65 | $55.4 | -15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.32 | +14% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.7 | $12.9 | -6% |
| Utilities & household | +3% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $161 | $158 | -2% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.22 | +16% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.29 | $4.04 | -6% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.21 | $1.24 | +2% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21 | $19.2 | -9% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $69.3 | $80.6 | +16% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.8 | $14.4 | +4% |
| Men's haircut | $25.9 | $28.1 | +8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21 | $24.6 | +17% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,026 | $1,858 | -8% |
2,966 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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