Last update: Nov 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Greater Noida

For one person, living is cheaper in Greater Noida: $461 a month against $3,594 in Singapore, rent and utilities included – about $37,600 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

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Singapore

🇸🇬 Singapore

$3,594

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Greater Noida

🇮🇳 India

$461

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Singapore and in Greater Noida

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Singapore and in Greater Noida actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

A single person spends $3,594 per month in Singapore vs $461 in Greater Noida, rent included.

Singapore $3,594
Greater Noida $461

A couple spends around $5,314 per month in Singapore vs $766 in Greater Noida, rent included.

Singapore $5,314
Greater Noida $766

A family of three spends $7,033 per month in Singapore vs $1,072 in Greater Noida, rent included.

Singapore $7,033
Greater Noida $1,072

Singapore costs about 680% more than Greater Noida, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in groceries.

Singapore sits 166% above the global median, while Greater Noida is 66% below – they fall on opposite sides of the world average.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.58 SGD 14.84

$3.24 ₹304

257.41%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$70.7 SGD 90.5

$13.17 ₹1,237

436.45%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.46 SGD 10.84

$3.63 ₹341

133.06%

Cappuccino

$5.18 SGD 6.64

$1.44 ₹136

259.72%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.84 SGD 2.36

$0.36 ₹33.62

411.11%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.23 SGD 1.58

$0.13 ₹12.23

846.15%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$9.50 SGD 12.17

$1.40 ₹131

578.57%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$9.86 SGD 12.63

$2.16 ₹203

356.48%

Milk (1 liter)

$3.02 SGD 3.87

$0.72 ₹68.1

319.44%

White Bread (500g)

$2.67 SGD 3.42

$0.59 ₹54.9

352.54%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.77 SGD 3.54

$0.79 ₹74.2

250.63%

Eggs

$3.72 SGD 4.77

$1.03 ₹96.9

261.17%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$21.01 SGD 26.92

$4.88 ₹458

330.53%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.95 SGD 12.75

$3.82 ₹359

160.47%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$25.13 SGD 32.20

Apples (1kg)

$4.59 SGD 5.88

$1.54 ₹144

198.05%

Banana (1kg)

$3.09 SGD 3.96

$0.69 ₹64.8

347.83%

Oranges (1kg)

$4.64 SGD 5.95

$0.79 ₹73.9

487.34%

Tomato (1kg)

$2.18 SGD 2.79

$0.51 ₹48.14

327.45%

Potato (1kg)

$2.33 SGD 2.99

$0.24 ₹22.48

870.83%

Onion (1kg)

$2.31 SGD 2.96

$0.41 ₹38.36

463.41%

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.86 SGD 2.39

$0.50 ₹47.15

272.00%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.55 SGD 1.98

$0.28 ₹26.02

453.57%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$14.11 SGD 18.08

$5.17 ₹486

172.92%

Wine (Bottle)

$23.24 SGD 29.78

$4.34 ₹407

435.48%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.73 SGD 6.06

$1.68 ₹158

181.55%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.79 SGD 6.14

$1.71 ₹160

180.12%

Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)

$4.53 ₹426

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.53 SGD 1.96

$0.48 ₹45.24

218.75%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$96.5 SGD 124

$21.01 ₹1,973

359.11%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.58 SGD 4.59

$0.75 ₹70.8

377.33%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.76 SGD 0.97

$0.25 ₹23.48

204.00%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$16.98 SGD 21.75

$1.62 ₹152

948.15%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.46 SGD 3.15

$1.11 ₹104

121.62%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$159.4K SGD 204.2K

$12.8K ₹1.2M

1143.78%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$155.7K SGD 199.5K

$16.3K ₹1.5M

853.04%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$168 SGD 215

$62.7 ₹5,887

167.89%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$12.24 SGD 15.68

$4.04 ₹379

202.97%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$28.18 SGD 36.11

$7.37 ₹692

282.36%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$111 SGD 142

$15.63 ₹1,467

607.74%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$11.60 SGD 14.86

$4.53 ₹425

156.07%

Cinema Ticket

$12.24 SGD 15.68

$4.32 ₹405

183.33%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,899 SGD 2,433

$61.8 ₹5,801

2973.36%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$39.1K SGD 50.1K

$1,792 ₹168.3K

2082.77%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$79.6 SGD 102

$24.17 ₹2,269

229.50%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$50.7 SGD 65.0

$25.54 ₹2,398

98.47%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$112 SGD 143

$31.28 ₹2,937

256.78%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$125 SGD 160

$21.52 ₹2,021

478.72%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$3,191 SGD 4,089

$159 ₹15.0K

1901.95%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,257 SGD 2,892

$125 ₹11.7K

1706.88%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$6,173 SGD 7,910

$462 ₹43.4K

1235.57%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$4,035 SGD 5,170

$370 ₹34.7K

991.53%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$23.6K SGD 30.2K

$1,138 ₹106.9K

1970.74%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$16.5K SGD 21.2K

$889 ₹83.5K

1757.85%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,526 SGD 5,799

$624 ₹58.6K

624.87%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

2.44

9.86

-75.25%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Singapore: November 2, 2026

Last update for Greater Noida: November 2, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Accommodation & Living

Singapore

$2.3K 62.8%

Greater Noida

$125 27.1% 94.5% $2.1K

Groceries & Markets

Singapore

$459 12.8%

Greater Noida

$99 21.5% 78.4% $360

Eating Out

Singapore

$260 7.2%

Greater Noida

$67 14.6% 74% $192

Monthly Utilities & Internet

Singapore

$208 5.8%

Greater Noida

$74 16.1% 64.4% $134

Clothing & Footwear

Singapore

$165 4.6%

Greater Noida

$46 10% 72% $119

Sport & Entertainment

Singapore

$135 3.8%

Greater Noida

$24 5.3% 82% $111

Getting Around

Singapore

$110 3.1%

Greater Noida

$25 5.4% 77.3% $85

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom costs $3,191 in Singapore versus $159 in Greater Noida. Rent is usually the largest line item in a monthly budget, so the gap here sets the tone for the overall comparison.

Salaries in Singapore are about 7.2 times higher, which partly offsets the higher cost of living there. Purchasing power depends on which expenses matter most to you.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $71 in Singapore versus $13 in Greater Noida. Monthly groceries follow the same trend: $459 vs $99 – making Greater Noida the more affordable choice for daily food spending.

Good to know

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇮🇳 Greater Noida

🕒 Local time

08:38 8:38 AM

06:08 6:08 AM

2 h 30 min behind Singapore

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

5,535,002 Capital

107,676

💱 Currency

Singapore Dollar SGD $

Indian Rupee INR ₹

📈 Exchange rate

1 SGD = 0.78 USD

1 SGD = 0.698 EUR

1,000 INR = 10.65 USD

1,000 INR = 9.53 EUR

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Singapore Dollar exchange rates as of November 7, 2026: 1 USD = 1.28 SGD (1 SGD = 0.78 USD). 1 EUR = 1.43 SGD (1 SGD = 0.698 EUR).

Indian Rupee exchange rates as of November 7, 2026: 1 USD = 93.9 INR (100 INR = 1.06 USD). 1 EUR = 105 INR (1,000 INR = 9.53 EUR).

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Singapore vs Greater Noida: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – Singapore is pricier by about 680%, and outside of rent the gap shows up most in groceries.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $5,392 per month in Singapore and $691 in Greater Noida. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

Rent is clearly cheaper in Greater Noida, especially for central apartments: a one-bedroom in the center costs $159 there versus $3,191 in Singapore.

Groceries cost about 364% more in Singapore, though the gap depends on what you buy.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $71 in Singapore and $13 in Greater Noida. That’s a good indicator of the overall restaurant and café pricing gap between the two cities.

A $1,000 monthly budget goes further in Greater Noida, where all-in costs run around $461, than in Singapore at $3,594. In Greater Noida it covers expenses comfortably, while in Singapore it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.

Families tend to lean toward Greater Noida – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.

If budget matters most, go with Greater Noida. If higher salaries or specific career opportunities are the priority, Singapore makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.