Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Singapore is 1.78 times more expensive as compared to Brazil.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Singapore and Brazil. 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 Singapore and Brazil.
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 Indicators  | Singapore  | Brazil  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 SGD (2,555 USD) | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 9,000 SGD (6,570 USD) | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 SGD (1,825 USD) | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.5 % | 8.96 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 4.5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 1.0 % | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Singapore is 6.15 times more expensive than Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 455.41% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Singapore costs 6.08 times more compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 104.26% more in Singapore compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1.50 SGD (1.09 USD) | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 4.50 SGD (3.29 USD) | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) |
In Singapore, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.56 times more expensive than the cost in Brazil.
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 61.84% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 6 SGD (4.38 USD) | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.07 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) | 35 BRL (7 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 128.10% more in Singapore compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) | 25 BRL (5 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 3.50 SGD (2.55 USD) | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) | 55 BRL (11 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.45 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 600 BRL (120 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1 SGD (0.73 USD) | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) | 5 BRL (1 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.12 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 50,000 SGD (36,500 USD) | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 2.5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 7.60 SGD (5.55 USD) | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 2 SGD 1.46 USD | 10 BRL 2 USD |
You would have to pay 1.39 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Singapore compared to that of Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 SGD (365 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 800 SGD (584 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 300 SGD (219 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 SGD (365 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.42 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 300 SGD (219 USD) | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 400 BRL (80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Haircuts  | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) | 15 BRL (3 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.72 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 500 SGD (365 USD) | 800 BRL (160 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Sportswear  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.75 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,200 SGD (876 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 800 SGD (584 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.82 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 SGD (1,095 USD) | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 3,000 SGD (2,190 USD) | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 10,000 SGD (7,300 USD) | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 15,000 SGD (10,950 USD) | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 25,000 SGD (18,250 USD) | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) |
After School Activities  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 300 SGD (219 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Tutoring  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.35 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Bowling  | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Video Games  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.63 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 100 SGD (73 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) | 60 BRL (12 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Educational Software  | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.06 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 50 SGD per hour (36.50 USD) | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 8 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 20 % | 11 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 80 | 49 |
Median Household Income  | 4,500 SGD (3,285 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
If you lived in Singapore, you would earn 3.58 times more salary as compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Singapore | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300 SGD (219 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 SGD (182.50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 200 SGD (146 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.56 times more in Singapore, as compared to Brazil.
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