Mexico vs Singapore
Singapore is about 10% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Singapore
Price level (US=100) 55.0 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Singapore
Housing & utilities 82 135
Food 100 129
Transport 95 173
Restaurants & hotels 84 70
Health 83 130
Communication 69 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Singapore
Quality-of-life score 64/100 97/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 0.1
Internet users 83% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $111,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 64 out of 100.
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