Israel vs Singapore
Israel is about 36% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Singapore
Price level (US=100) 96.1 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Singapore
Housing & utilities 269 135
Food 190 129
Transport 170 173
Restaurants & hotels 215 70
Health 204 130
Communication 107 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Singapore
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.1
Internet users 88% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Singapore?
Israel is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $63,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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