Singapore
A meticulously planned city-state blending futuristic architecture, lush gardens, and the world's best hawker food. Clean, safe, multicultural, and endlessly efficient.
#150 of 250
34% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 934
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Singapore is the 150. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 934 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 68% above the median city and adds $ 100 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 6, pork (1kg) $ 12. It is also pricier than usual for entertainment, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
41 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Singapore, Singapore. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/singapore. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Pork (1kg) | 11.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Beef (1kg) | 60.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 9.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 17.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 2.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 11.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Butter (200g) | 4.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Eggs (12) | 3.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Bread (500g) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Oats (500g) | 3.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 7.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Coffee (250g) | 9.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian supermarkets (storefront APIs) |
| One-way Ticket | 1.00 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 3.44 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 0.51 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 119.04 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Asia Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 6.72 / hour | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Asia-Pacific), Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 7.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 46.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 38.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 171.01 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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