India vs Singapore
Singapore is about 60% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Singapore
Price level (US=100) 24.5 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Singapore
Housing & utilities 29 135
Food 58 129
Transport 62 173
Restaurants & hotels 39 70
Health 23 130
Communication 27 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Singapore
Quality-of-life score 75/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 0.1
Internet users 70% 94%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 60% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $249,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 75 out of 100.
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