Romania vs Singapore
Singapore is about 32% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Romania Singapore
Price level (US=100) 41.5 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $49,077 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $47,920 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 5.7% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Romania Singapore
Housing & utilities 66 135
Food 81 129
Transport 103 173
Restaurants & hotels 81 70
Health 28 130
Communication 47 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Romania Singapore
Quality-of-life score 88/100 97/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.1
Internet users 91% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Romania more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 32% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Romania would cost roughly $147,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Romania or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 88 out of 100.
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