Singapore Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
108
Singapore
vs
105
San Francisco
San Francisco is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
135
Singapore
vs
110
San Francisco
San Francisco is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Singapore
vs
102
San Francisco
Singapore is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
75
Singapore
vs
105
San Francisco
Singapore is 30 pts cheaper
Transport
80
Singapore
vs
95
San Francisco
Singapore is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Singapore
vs
98
San Francisco
Singapore is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Singapore salary
| Salary in Singapore | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48,611 | $1,389 less |
| $75,000 | $72,917 | $2,083 less |
| $100,000 | $97,222 | $2,778 less |
| $125,000 | $121,528 | $3,472 less |
| $150,000 | $145,833 | $4,167 less |
| $200,000 | $194,444 | $5,556 less |
Singapore vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. San Francisco is the more affordable option.
Rent: Singapore has a rent index of 135, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Singapore: $3,835/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Singapore wins 4, while San Francisco wins 2.
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