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Zurich vs Singapore

Singapore runs about 22% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,016 USD a month.

Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich
$4,693/month · Switzerland
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Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Singapore Singapur Singapore Luftbild aerial
Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
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Zurich monthly
$4,693
Index 74 (NYC = 100)
Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-22%
Singapore relative to Zurich
Rent gap
$0
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ZurichSingapore
  • Housing
    Housing: Zurich $2,600, Singapore $2,600. Cheaper in Zurich.
  • Food
    Food: Zurich $903, Singapore $511. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Zurich $166, Singapore $105. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Zurich $239, Singapore $180. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Zurich $441, Singapore $29. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Zurich $189, Singapore $172. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Other
    Other: Zurich $155, 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

MetricZurichSingapore
Cost
Total monthly cost4,693 USD3,676 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)7458✓
Housing2,600 USD2,600 USD
Utilities239 USD180 USD✓
Food903 USD511 USD✓
Transport166 USD105 USD✓
Healthcare441 USD29 USD✓
Lifestyle189 USD172 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,933 USD7,739 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate16.8%7.1%✓
Left over each month2,241 USD4,062 USD✓
Average local net salary6,800 USD✓4,200 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre18,000 USD16,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety92/10094/100✓
Healthcare94/100✓92/100
Air quality86/100✓64/100
Public transport98/10098/100
Walkability88/100✓86/100
English proficiency80/10092/100✓
Nightlife66/10076/100✓
Family friendliness88/100✓86/100
Median broadband190 Mbps300 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓28°C
Summer high25°C✓32°C
Winter low-1°C24°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,020 h✓
Annual rainfall1050 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyCHFSGD
Time zoneEurope/ZurichAsia/Singapore

Singapore runs about 22% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,016 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Zurich or Singapore cheaper?

Singapore runs about 22% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,016 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Singapore compared with Zurich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,933 a month in Zurich and $7,739 in Singapore, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Zurich or Singapore?

Zurich scores 92/100 on safety and 94/100 on healthcare; Singapore scores 94 and 92. Zurich averages 10°C against 28°C in Singapore.