Singapore- Cost of Living
The cost of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia but this should come as no surprise as Singapore offers state-of-the art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation just like western countries. Prices of food and clothing are reasonable and the living conditions are among the best in Asia as the inflation rate is comparatively lower than most other countries.
A 3 bedroom apartment in the city would cost you around $4000 per month. A 4 bedroom apartment located on the outskirts of the city would cost you roughly $2500 per month. Housing costs depend on the location as well as the facilities available and the extent of furnishing done in the apartment.
Transportation costs for a month of daily taxi usage is $400 whereas if you travel by the MRT they would come up to $60-$70 a month. Education costs for an international school per child for one month would be $600-800. Food cost could account for $800 a month (eat in + groceries) for a family of four. Expenses on utilities such as water, gas, electricity including the running of the air conditioner come up to $250-$280 a month.
Other expenses like a quality bottle of wine would cost $60.00. A pack of 20 cigarettes cost $5.80. Certain luxury, but essential items, such as mobile phone costs $400 plus about $30 a month for subscription, a home computer costs around $1500, and a laptop costs around $3500, whereas a TV set would cost $800.
