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Cost of Living Calculator

Understanding the cost of living is an essential first step in your journey.
We'll break down the typical monthly expenses you might encounter as an individual in Singapore.

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates for the expenses of one adult, and do not include one-time fees, incidental charges, exceptions etc. All values were obtained from third party sources. Last updated on March 2024.

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Medical
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Transport
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Food
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Clothing
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Communications
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Recreation
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Childcare and Education

Accommodation

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Medical

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Transport

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Food

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Clothing

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Communications

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Recreation

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Childcare and Education

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Disclaimer

This calculator is based on data from the 2016 National Household Survey. It is subject to change as the data is updated.

The figures shown are in Singapore dollars and reflect the expenses of one adult.

Cost of Living Calculator

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Disclaimer

This calculator is based on data from the 2016 National Household Survey. It is subject to change as the data is updated.

The figures shown are in Singapore dollars and reflect the expenses of one adult.

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Cost Breakdown Monthly Cost
Accommodation
Assumes rented accommodation is located Outside Central Region (OCR). May exclude monthly utility fees.
Medical
Inclusive of 9% GST. Estimates cover only general practitioner consultation fees for minor ailments, and do not include medication costs. Charges per visit will vary.
Transport
Estimated cost of owning a 1.6L, 5-seater car over a 10-year period. Includes estimated costs for parking, loan instalments, road tax, petrol, insurance, etc.
Food
Clothing
Communications
Estimates only include mobile phone subscription fees and 9% GST, and do not account for the cost of a new phone.
Recreation
Childcare and Education
Disclaimer

This calculator is based on data from the 2016 National Household Survey. It is subject to change as the data is updated.

The figures shown are in Singapore dollars and reflect the expenses of one adult.

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