Average Vacation Expenses in Singapore
-3.25%
— value growth in dollar since 2017
Budget-conscious travelers should take a hard pass on Singapore this year. The U.S. dollar is worth 3.25 percent less in Singapore dollars this year, as the economy of this city-state recovers from a downturn, making already high average prices even higher. While restaurants and transportation prices compare favorably to the E.U. and Australia, groceries and other commodities are significantly more expensive in Singapore, as are leisure and recreation activities. And don’t even think of buying a pack of gum there!
| NYC — Singapore | $6,220.70 |
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| Restaurants | $80.86 |
|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $9.99 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $44.39 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $5.66 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | $7.40 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | $7.40 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $3.78 |
| Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) | $1.28 |
| Water (11.2 oz small bottle) | $0.96 |
| Markets | $85.79 |
|---|---|
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | $9.02 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | $1.54 |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | $0.94 |
| Eggs (regular), (12) | $2.05 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $11.40 |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) | $3.01 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $8.25 |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.61 |
| Banana (1 lb) | $0.87 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.41 |
| Tomato (1 lb) | $0.89 |
| Potato (1 lb) | $0.94 |
| Onion (1 lb) | $0.78 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.70 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $1.39 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $21.45 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $3.80 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | $4.38 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $10.36 |
| Transportation | $98.15 |
|---|---|
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.33 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $73.98 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $2.59 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | $0.65 |
| Taxi 1 hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $13.32 |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $6.28 |
| Sports & leisure | $120.42 |
|---|---|
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $101.78 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $9.76 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $8.88 |
| Clothing & Shoes | $295.95 |
|---|---|
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | $70.46 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $39.43 |
| 1 Pair of Nike running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $91.42 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | $94.64 |
| Rent Per Month | |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | $2,016.18 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | $1,345.29 |
| Salaries And Financing | |
|---|---|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,070.22 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | $2.24 |