Germany vs Singapore
Germany is about 21% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Germany Singapore
Price level (US=100) 77.4 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Singapore
Housing & utilities 169 135
Food 122 129
Transport 152 173
Restaurants & hotels 149 70
Health 118 130
Communication 140 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Singapore
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.1
Internet users 93% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Singapore?
Germany is more expensive: about 21% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $79,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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