Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Portugal is 1.71 times less expensive as compared to Singapore.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Portugal and Singapore. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Portugal and Singapore.
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Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 900 EUR (1,000.89 USD) | 3,500 SGD (2,555 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,400 EUR (1,556.94 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,000 EUR (2,224.20 USD) | 9,000 SGD (6,570 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) | 2,500 SGD (1,825 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 2.1 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.3 to 0.8 % | 0.1 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Portugal is 2.78 times less expensive than Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 51.77% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Portugal costs 1.52 times more compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 31.08% less in Portugal compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 1.80 EUR (2 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1.20 EUR (1.33 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 0.50 EUR (0.56 USD) | 1.50 SGD (1.09 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 1.20 EUR (1.33 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 4.50 SGD (3.29 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
In Portugal, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.54 times less expensive than the cost in Singapore.
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 29.38% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Apples (1 KG) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 6 SGD (4.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 1.80 EUR (2 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.42 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 35 EUR (38.92 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Soft Drink | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 33.76% less in Portugal compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 3.50 SGD (2.55 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) | 1 SGD (0.73 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.01 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 20,000 EUR (22,242 USD) | 50,000 SGD (36,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 2.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1.60 EUR (1.78 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 6 EUR (6.67 USD) | 7.60 SGD (5.55 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 3 EUR 3.34 USD | 2 SGD 1.46 USD |
You would have to pay 1.61 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Portugal compared to that of Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Doctor Visit | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 120 EUR (133.45 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Vaccinations | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.87 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 250 EUR (278.03 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Haircuts | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.01 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Sportswear | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.35 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Children's Jeans | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) | 1,200 SGD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.12 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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PreSchool Fees | 700 EUR (778.47 USD) | 1,500 SGD (1,095 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 3,000 SGD (2,190 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 1,800 EUR (2,001.78 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Private School Fees | 2,500 EUR (2,780.25 USD) | 10,000 SGD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) | 15,000 SGD (10,950 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 8,000 EUR (8,896.80 USD) | 25,000 SGD (18,250 USD) |
After School Activities | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Tutoring | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
School Supplies | 75 EUR (83.41 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.95 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 18 EUR (20.02 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Gym Membership | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 6 EUR (6.67 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Bowling | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 6 EUR (6.67 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Video Games | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Language Classes | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Art Classes | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Music Lessons | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.90 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 26.67 EUR per hour (29.66 USD) | 50 SGD per hour (36.50 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 8 % |
Social Security Contributions | 11 % | 20 % |
Pension Contributions | 11 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 80 |
Median Household Income | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 4,500 SGD (3,285 USD) |
If you lived in Portugal, you would earn 1.76 times less salary as compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Portugal | Singapore |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 250 SGD (182.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.04 times less in Portugal, as compared to Singapore.
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