Boston Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Singapore Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
108
Singapore
Boston is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
135
Singapore
Boston is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
85
Singapore
Singapore is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
75
Singapore
Singapore is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
80
Singapore
Singapore is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
95
Singapore
Singapore is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Singapore to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Singapore | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $61,364 | $11,364 more |
| $75,000 | $92,045 | $17,045 more |
| $100,000 | $122,727 | $22,727 more |
| $125,000 | $153,409 | $28,409 more |
| $150,000 | $184,091 | $34,091 more |
| $200,000 | $245,455 | $45,455 more |
Boston vs Singapore: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Singapore has 135.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Singapore: $3,835/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 2, while Singapore wins 4.
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