Australia vs Singapore
Australia is about 33% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Australia Singapore
Price level (US=100) 90.9 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Singapore
Housing & utilities 257 135
Food 148 129
Transport 136 173
Restaurants & hotels 187 70
Health 194 130
Communication 115 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Singapore
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.1
Internet users 96% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Singapore?
Australia is more expensive: about 33% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $67,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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