Cost of living comparison
Singapore is 4.6 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 28.8% less in Singapore
- Groceries
-
pay 69.6% more in Singapore
- Transportation
-
pay 10.7 times more in Singapore
- Housing
-
pay 91.5% more in Singapore
- Childcare
-
pay 13.7 times more in Singapore
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 94.4% more in Singapore
- Clothing
-
pay 40.9% more in Singapore
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and clothing in Singapore are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, childcare, transportation, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Singapore.
If you lived in Singapore instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 28.8% less for restaurants
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$10.16
SGD13.01
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$7.52
SGD9.64
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.52
SGD1.95
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.12
SGD1.43
|
|
pay 69.6% more for groceries
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$2.11
SGD2.70
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$8.41
SGD10.78
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$10.38
SGD13.30
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.30
SGD4.23
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$4.50
SGD5.76
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.80
SGD2.31
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.36
SGD1.74
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.80
SGD2.30
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.27
SGD1.62
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.02
SGD1.31
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.04
SGD1.33
|
|
pay 10.7 times more for transportation
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$8.18
SGD10.48
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$90.29
SGD115.63
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$135,434.68
SGD173,451.19
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$9.48
SGD12.14
|
|
pay 91.5% more for housing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$36.16
SGD46.31
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$2,745.11
SGD3,515.66
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$1,988.78
SGD2,547.03
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$121.43
SGD155.52
|
|
pay 13.7 times more for childcare
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$1,189.74
SGD1,523.70
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$27,370.99
SGD35,054.03
|
|
pay 94.4% more for entertainment and sports
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$6.73
SGD8.62
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.71
SGD6.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$12.64
SGD16.19
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$105.20
SGD134.73
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$11.29
SGD14.45
|
|
pay 40.9% more for clothing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Singapore
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$66.32
SGD84.93
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$44.36
SGD56.82
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$96.71
SGD123.85
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$111.62
SGD142.95
|
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