Italy vs Singapore
Italy is about 8% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Italy Singapore
Price level (US=100) 66.1 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Singapore
Housing & utilities 143 135
Food 124 129
Transport 142 173
Restaurants & hotels 146 70
Health 126 130
Communication 107 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Singapore
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 0.1
Internet users 89% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Singapore?
Italy is more expensive: about 8% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $92,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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