Singapore · Nomad score 68
Cost of living in 🇸🇬 Singapore
Low tax and a great base for Asia, undone by rent and car costs. A single person needs about €3,070 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €2,300 |
| Groceries per month | €420 |
| Public transport pass | €80 |
| Utilities | €150 |
| Meal out | €10 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €40 |
| Coworking desk | €380 |
| Median tech salary | €6,000 |
Rent by neighborhood in Singapore
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Singapore's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €2,300. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard / River Valley | €3,105 | €68 · 46 m² | +35% | Editorial estimate | Prime central | |
| Tiong Bahru | €2,645 | €55 · 48 m² | +15% | Official statistics | Walkable and in demand | |
| Queenstown | €2,185 | €43 · 51 m² | -5% | Official statistics | Good MRT value | |
| Jurong / Woodlands | €1,725 | €33 · 53 m² | -25% | Official statistics | Cheapest, longer commute |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Official statistics — District-level rent median from the city statistics office register.
Singapore cost of living comparisons
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