China vs Singapore
Singapore is about 18% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in transport and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Singapore
Price level (US=100) 49.8 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Singapore
Housing & utilities 69 135
Food 130 129
Transport 82 173
Restaurants & hotels 85 70
Health 64 130
Communication 86 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Singapore
Quality-of-life score 91/100 97/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.1
Internet users 92% 94%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 18% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $122,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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