Singapore vs London
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
Singapore
London
Median Salary
$55,000
↑
$52,000
↓
Rent (1BR)
$2,200
↓
$2,300
↑
Rent (2BR)
$3,500
↑
$3,200
↓
CoL Index
82
↓
85
↑
Groceries
80
↓
82
↑
Transport
$95
↓
$180
↑
Tax Rate
18%
↓
31%
↑
Tech Hub
9/10
9/10
Cost of Living Ratio
1.04
London is more expensive
Rent Ratio
1.04
Salary Equivalent Ratio
1.04
💰 Salary Equivalents
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in Singapore
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in London
Common salary equivalents:
$50k in Singapore
=
$52k in London
$80k in Singapore
=
$83k in London
$100k in Singapore
=
$104k in London
$120k in Singapore
=
$125k in London
$150k in Singapore
=
$156k in London
$200k in Singapore
=
$208k in London
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
Singapore
$4,450/mo net
Rent $2,200
Groceries $360
Transport $95
Utilities $123
Leisure $205
Savings $1,467
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, London is approximately 4% more expensive than Singapore based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in Singapore, you would need approximately $104,000 in London.
Singapore has a lower effective tax rate. Singapore has an effective rate of 18% while London has 31%.
Singapore ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 9/10.