Singapore salary purchasing power
Singapore has a Numbeo cost-of-living index (excluding rent) of 87.7 on our scale where New York ≈ 100. Use the calculator with Singapore as your home city to see equivalent monthly pay and spending power in destinations worldwide.
Open calculator with Singapore selected
Quick comparisons from Singapore
Factors below use the same formula as the app:
home index ÷ destination index. Values above 1 mean your money stretches further there.
| Destination | Factor | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1.00× | similar vs Singapore |
| New York | 0.88× | weaker vs Singapore |
| Lisbon | 1.62× | much stronger vs Singapore |
| Bangkok | 2.12× | much stronger vs Singapore |
| Paris | 1.12× | stronger vs Singapore |
Local context
Typical gross monthly pay in Singapore is about 5,800 S$ (approximate benchmark). The calculator also shows how you compare to that local average when you pick a destination — using approximate FX to put salaries on a comparable footing.
Good to know
- Indices are directional, refreshed periodically from Numbeo.
- Rent is excluded from the index; housing can swing real budgets.
- Taxes, benefits, and visa rules are not modeled — see methodology.
More guides
Browse all city guides · London vs Lisbon · New York vs London · Dubai vs Bangkok