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Costo de Vida in Singapore
para Expatriados 2026

With a CoL Index of 79.2 (NYC = 100), Singapore is average cost — 21% más barato que Nueva York. Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,370, while a full budget including food and transport typically falls between $1,584 and $3,168.

21% más barato que Nueva York

Tu presupuesto NYC de $5,000 → $3,960/month in Singapore · tu dólar rinde 26% further here

$1,370/mo Apto. 1hab. · prom. est.
$14 Comida restaurante · est.
$79/mo Transporte mensual · est.
$1,584–$3,168/month Presupuesto típico / mes
Banco Mundial 2026GlobalCostData 2026 Actualizado April 2026YMYL · Solo guía de datos
Índice de Costo de Vida
79.2
Base NYC = 100 · Caro
0NYC 100200+
Rent
$1,370/mo
Apto. 1hab. centro ciudad · 57% cheaper than NYC
Dining out
$14
Por comida · 32% cheaper than NYC
Groceries
$260/mo
Monthly budget · 38% cheaper than NYC
INB / cápita
$126.2k
Banco Mundial PPP
Poder Adquisitivo
88.5
Tu $ rinde 26% más aquí
Inflation 2026
2.39%
Tasa anual

Datos Clave del Costo de Vida

Singapore 2026 · Base NYC = 100
Banco Mundial 2026
Costo de Vidavs NYC · 21% cheaper than NYC
79.2NYC = 100
RentApto. 1hab. centro ciudad
42.8~$1,370/mo
RestaurantsPor comida
68.3~$14
GroceriesCanasta mensual
62.4~$260/mo
Poder AdquisitivoCompra local
88.5×1.26 expat
vs base NYC
CategoríaÍndiceUSD est.Nivel
Costo de Vida79.221% cheaper than NYCCaro
Rent (1-bed city)42.8$1,370/mo/mo est.Moderado
Groceries62.4$260/mo/mo est.Moderado
Restaurants68.3$14/meal est.Moderado
Local Poder Adquisitivo88.5×1.26 expat stretch
GNI per Capita$126.2kBanco Mundial PPP
Inflation Rate2.39%Annual 2026

Vivienda & Alquiler

USD per month · 2026
Banco Mundial · GlobalCostData

Rent in Singapore is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 42.8). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $1,370/month, dropping to $900/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $2,355+/month centrally.

TypeUSD / mesNotes
1-bed, city centre$1,370/moProm. capital
1-bed, suburbs$900/moFuera del centro
3-bed, city centre$2,355/moFamilia / compartido
Utilities (85m²)$120/moElectricidad, gas, agua

Alimentación & Restaurantes

Per-item prices in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

Food in Singapore is reasonably priced. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $14/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $110. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $260.

ArtículoPrecio (USD)Notes
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$14Por persona
Meal for 2, mid-range$553 platos
Compras mensuales (soltero)$260/moEstimated
Beer (0.5L, restaurant)$1.98Marca local
Coffee / espresso$2.77Café local

Transport

Monthly costs in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

A monthly public transport pass in Singapore costs roughly $105. Taxis and ride-hailing are moderately priced, making day-to-day mobility manageable for most expats.

TypePrecio (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$79/moTransporte público
Taxi per km$1.58/kmTarifa promedio
Petrol (1L)$1.27/LCombustible regular
Internet speed70.0 MbpsGood

Salud & Calidad de Vida

Indicadores clave para expatriados
WHO · UNDP 2026

Life Expectancy79.3 yrs
Physicians / 1,0002.8
Safety Index9.8High Safety
HDI Score0.949Very High Development
Education Index0.864
Air Quality PM2.512.5 µg/m³

Análisis Clave

Singapore's CoL Index of 79.2 paired with a Local Poder Adquisitivo Index of 88.5 signals strong purchasing power for local earners. Salaries track costs reasonably well for local professionals. Current inflation is moderate at 2.4%, keeping costs relatively stable.

Good Value

Nuestro Veredicto for Singapore

Singapore hits a practical sweet spot at CoL 79.2: meaningful savings versus NYC without sacrificing quality of life. Reasonable rents and food costs make it a strong relocation candidate.

Ideal para

  • Expats seeking balance of cost and comfort
  • Professionals relocating from high-cost cities
  • Long-term residents — strong local purchasing power

Menos adecuado para

  • Remote workers on tight budgets — costs still add up

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Planificando una mudanza a Singapore?

Get our Expat Calculadora de Presupuesto — estimación mensual personalizada según tu estilo de vida y ciudad.

Estimaciones de Presupuesto Mensual

Singapore · todo incluido, USD por mes
Frugal
$1,600/monthpor mes
Vivienda compartida, cocinar en casa, transporte local
Cómodo
$3,150/monthpor mes
Apartamento privado, salir a comer regularmente, viajes ocasionales
Expatriado Occidental
$5,050/monthpor mes
Estilo de vida premium, viajes frecuentes, estándar internacional

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Preguntas Frecuentes

Singapore cost of living
How much does it cost to live in Singapore?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Singapore costs approximately $1,584–$3,168/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. The CoL Index is 79.2 (NYC = 100), meaning it is 21% más barato que Nueva York.
Is Singapore affordable for expats?
Singapore is average cost by global standards (CoL Index 79.2). Cost levels are broadly aligned with other Southeast Asia destinations.
What is a comfortable monthly budget in Singapore?
A frugal lifestyle in Singapore — shared housing, cooking at home, local transport — runs around $1,584/month. A comfortable single-person budget (private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel) typically falls between $1,584 and $3,168/month. A Western expat lifestyle with frequent travel costs $5,069+/month.
What is the average rent in Singapore?
Rent in Singapore averages $1,370/month for a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment and $900/month in residential areas. Three-bedroom family apartments typically start at $2,355/month centrally. These are estimates from the Rent Index (42.8 vs NYC's 100).
How does inflation affect living costs in Singapore?
Singapore has moderate inflation at 2.4%. Cost stability makes long-term budget planning more reliable.
Fuentes: Banco Mundial 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Datos verificados April 2026. No constituye asesoramiento financiero o legal.
Actualizado April 2026. Sources: World Bank, ILO, national statistics offices. Metodología. City-level prices vary — check local listings before booking.