Singapore Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
108
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 8 pts cheaper
Rent
135
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
Singapore is 15 pts cheaper
Restaurants
75
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
Singapore is 25 pts cheaper
Transport
80
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
Singapore is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Singapore
vs
100
New York City
Singapore is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Singapore salary
| Salary in Singapore | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $46,296 | $3,704 less |
| $75,000 | $69,444 | $5,556 less |
| $100,000 | $92,593 | $7,407 less |
| $125,000 | $115,741 | $9,259 less |
| $150,000 | $138,889 | $11,111 less |
| $200,000 | $185,185 | $14,815 less |
Singapore vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 8%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: Singapore has a rent index of 135, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Singapore: $3,835/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Singapore wins 4, while New York City wins 2.
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