🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇸🇬 Singapore

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇹🇭

Bangkok

Thailand

$1,169–$1,851/mo

฿40,310 – ฿63,828 / month (local)

🇸🇬

Singapore

Singapore

$2,923–$4,628/mo

S$3,950 – S$6,254 / month (local)

Singapore is 150% more expensive

Bangkok wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryBangkok (USD)Singapore (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$877–$1,364$2,192–$3,410🟢 Bangkok
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$463–$731$1,157–$1,827🟢 Bangkok
Utilities$37–$71$91–$177🟢 Bangkok
Groceries$185–$278$463–$694🟢 Bangkok
Eating out (mid-range meal)$24–$44$61–$110🟢 Bangkok
Public transport (monthly)$46–$56$116–$140🟢 Bangkok
Internet & Mobile$15–$24$37–$61🟢 Bangkok
Gym membership$17–$32$43–$79🟢 Bangkok
Cinema ticket$7–$9$17–$22🟢 Bangkok
Monthly total (single)$1,169–$1,851$2,923–$4,628🟢 Bangkok

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Quality of life comparison

Housing6.9 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Bangkok▲ better
Singapore
Safety8.2 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Healthcare8.2 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Education7.8 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Environment8.6 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Economy6.9 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Culture7.5 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better
Internet7.9 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Bangkok
Singapore▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Bangkok if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Singapore
  • ✓Food
  • ✓Healthcare tourism
  • ✓Value
  • ✓Remote work

Choose Singapore if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Singapore offers vs Bangkok
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Hub airport
  • ✓Low tax for some
  • ✓Finance

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