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Cost of Living in Singapore
Expenses vary according to individual lifestyle and spending habits. An estimate of the possible basic expenditure is shown below. Accommodation rental per month ranges from S$250 per room (double occupancy) in public housing to about S$850 per room (single occupancy) in a private apartment. You should budget about $500 to $600 per month for food, transport, leisure, books, reading materials and other miscellanous needs.
Item
Rent per room (double occupancy)
Utility bills include gas, water electricity, telephone bills (local calls)
Food
Transport
Books / stationery / other study-related materials
Leisure related activities
Miscellaneous items e.g. toiletries
Total
Est. monthly expenses
S$250
S$60
S$250
S$70
S$45
S$45
S$30
S$750
You should also bear in mind that there will be some initial "set-up" costs that you may incur e.g. you may wish to purchase some small electrical appliances or furniture items etc.
