Canada vs Singapore
Canada is about 28% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Singapore
Price level (US=100) 85.4 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Singapore
Housing & utilities 201 135
Food 146 129
Transport 128 173
Restaurants & hotels 151 70
Health 150 130
Communication 303 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Singapore
Quality-of-life score 94/100 97/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 0.1
Internet users 94% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Singapore?
Canada is more expensive: about 28% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $71,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 94 out of 100.
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