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London vs Singapore

Singapore runs about 9% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 374 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Singapore Singapur Singapore Luftbild aerial
Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Singapore relative to London
Rent gap
$0
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonSingapore
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Singapore $2,600. Cheaper in London.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Singapore $511. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Singapore $105. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Singapore $180. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Singapore $29. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Singapore $172. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Singapore $80. Cheaper in Singapore.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonSingapore
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,676 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6358✓
Housing2,600 USD2,600 USD
Utilities267 USD180 USD✓
Food617 USD511 USD✓
Transport282 USD105 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓29 USD
Lifestyle169 USD✓172 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD7,739 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%7.1%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD4,062 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD4,200 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD✓16,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/10094/100✓
Healthcare84/10092/100✓
Air quality60/10064/100✓
Public transport92/10098/100✓
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency100/100✓92/100
Nightlife94/100✓76/100
Family friendliness72/10086/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps300 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓28°C
Summer high23°C✓32°C
Winter low3°C24°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,020 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min25 min✓
CurrencyGBPSGD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Singapore

Singapore runs about 9% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 374 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Singapore cheaper?

Singapore runs about 9% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 374 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Singapore compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $7,739 in Singapore, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Singapore?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Singapore scores 94 and 92. London averages 12°C against 28°C in Singapore.