The job seeker can either live rather cheaply in Singapore, or can live a life of luxury. Salaries are competitive, and numerous benefits (such as recreation facilities and bonuses) make working here a rewarding experience.

Food is relatively cheap in Singapore. Food courts (which are often air-conditioned) or what are commonly called hawker centers are recommended for an expensive, hearty meal. However, restaurant prices are higher. Take a look at our Eating in Singapore.

Those on expatriate compensation packages may also receive additional benefits, such as transportation/car allowances, housing, childcare, payment of school fees, entertainment allowances, and work-related benefits. According to Mercer survey (1 June 2003) on the cost of living, Singapore is easier to stretch the dollar than that of Hong Kong and Beijing, making it cheaper for expatriates to live in. Singapore fell eight places from 24th to the 32nd position, in a survey of cost of living of 144 cities. The survey measures the comparative cost of more than 200 items in each city, including housing, food, clothing and household goods, transport and entertainment.

Cost of utilities - Electricity, Water and Gas

Electricity Latest electricity cost (tariffs) - 16.35¢ per kWh   House Type Average - kWh    HDB 1-room 104 HDB 2-room 166 HDB 3-room 279 HDB 4-room 397 HDB 5-room 487 HDB Executive 493 Apartment 804 Landed Property 1,439 Water Latest water cost (tariffs): 1 to 40 cubic metres: S$1.52 per cubic metres Above 40 cubic metres: S$2.03 per cubic metres House Type Average - cubic metres    HDB 1-room 8.8 HDB 2-room 11.7 HDB 3-room 15.6 HDB 4-room 19.6 HDB 5-room 19.6 HDB Executive 17.7 Apartment 18.8 Landed Property 38.3 Gas Latest gas cost (tariffs) - 15.23¢ per unit House Type Average in units     HDB 1-room 60 HDB 2-room 73 HDB 3-room 90 HDB 4-room 101 HDB 5-room 100 HDB Executive 102 Apartment 84 Landed Property 163

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