Capital city, Singapore
Cost of living in Singapore
How much a month costs in Singapore
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,300–6,250 (S$5,500–8,000).
Prices in Singapore
Typical 2026 ranges in SGD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SGD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | S$3,500–5,500 | $2,740–4,300 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | S$2,500–3,800 | $1,950–2,970 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | S$35–70 | $27–55 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | S$150–300 | $117–234 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | S$4–8 | $3.1–6.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | S$20–40 | $16–31 |
| Cappuccino | S$5–8 | $3.9–6.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | S$12–18 | $9.4–14.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | S$1–3 | $0.8–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | S$12–25 | $9.4–19.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | S$25–50 | $20–39 |
| Gym membership (month) | S$60–150 | $47–117 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | S$15–30 | $12–23 |
Value for money: 5/100
A value score of 5/100 means Singapore gives more quality of life per dollar than 4% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Singapore
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Singapore?
About $1,720–2,500 on a lean budget, $4,300–6,250 for a comfortable month and $8,600–15,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Singapore?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs S$3,500–5,500 ($2,740–4,300) a month in the center and S$2,500–3,800 ($1,950–2,970) outside it.
How much does food cost in Singapore?
A local meal is S$4–8 ($3.1–6.3); a mid-range restaurant is S$20–40 ($16–31) per person.
Is Singapore expensive?
Prices in Singapore are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Changi Airport
- Land Transport Authority
- Singapore Tourism Board
- Singapore Police Force
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.