Japan vs Singapore
Japan is about 4% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 63.4 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 96 of 100).
Metric Japan Singapore
Price level (US=100) 63.4 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Singapore
Housing & utilities 177 135
Food 191 129
Transport 150 173
Restaurants & hotels 148 70
Health 97 130
Communication 227 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Singapore
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.1
Internet users 86% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Singapore?
Japan is more expensive: about 4% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $96,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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