Expensive — cheaper than 96.7% of cities worldwide
Ranked #18 of 546 cities · More expensive than 96.7% of cities worldwide
Lower index = more affordable
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | SGD 3,458/mo ≈ $2,682 | SGD 2,627/mo ≈ $2,038 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | SGD 7,276/mo ≈ $5,643 | SGD 4,783/mo ≈ $3,709 | 24% |
Singapore has a composite cost index of 77.5 from 4 independent data sources.
Based on 125 country PLI x 1 city factor
Singapore is expensive by global standards (ranked #18 of 546 cities), cheaper than 96.7% of cities worldwide.
Groceries are expensive, while dining out is moderate. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Singapore earning SGD 73,880 gross take home SGD 5,913/month after tax (4% effective rate). See full Singapore tax calculator →
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