VanBasket Singapore

Food Prices in Singapore — November 2026

Name: Singapore — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

130.8

vs World Average

+30.8%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 19 Oct 2026

$2.38

+34% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.66

-23% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$10.66

+81% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.17

-48% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$24.37
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$64.72

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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VITOR AUST MANDARIN

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 5 Nov

0.79 S$
Frozen chicken breasts boneless skinless

1 kg

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 5 Nov deal

5.48 S$
Boiled Chick Peas

SAPORITO · 400 g

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 5 Nov

1.64 S$
Greek Style Yogurt

Farmers Union · 900 g

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 5 Nov deal

10.75 S$
100 Plus Go Grape Flavour

100PLUS · 1.5 L

Sheng Siong, Singapore 4 Nov

2.65 S$
Green tea Jasmine

Pokka · 1.5 L

Sheng Siong, Singapore 4 Nov

2.25 S$
FRUIT FRUIT

Fortune Supermarket, Singapore 2 Nov

0.15 S$
Assam Milk Tea Original Flavor

Unif · 500ml

Sheng Siong, Singapore 31 May

1.5 S$
Yupi gummy bear

Yupi · 110

Sheng Siong, Singapore 31 May

1.57 S$
HEINZ Yellow Mustard

Heinz · 13 oz

Sheng Siong, Singapore 19 Apr

7.55 S$
Yakult Gold Lower Sugar

Yakult

Sheng Siong, Singapore 19 Apr

3.74 S$
Qoo White Grape Flavored Drink

Minute Maid · 300 ml

Genki, Singapore 30 Oct

2.9 S$
Chocolate Chips Semi Sweet

365 Bakers · 250 g

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct deal

5.2 S$
Pure baking soda

ARM & HAMMER · 1 lb (454g)

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct

2.03 S$
Cavendish bananas

fresh · 4

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct

2 S$
Battered Chicken Cutlet

Seawaves · 1kg

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct deal

13.9 S$
Saporito canned kidney beans

Saporito · 240g

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct

1.64 S$
Cap Limau Canned Broad Beans

Cap Limau · 278g

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 30 Oct

1.12 S$
Financier Butter Cake

Lotte

Don Don Donki, Singapore 31 Oct

3.9 S$
S &B No. 3 Golden Curry Sauce

S&B

Don Don Donki, Singapore 31 Oct deal

3 S$

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Singapore is significantly more expensive — 30.8% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $392 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +3.1% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Singapore

Singapore

130.8

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

China 130.4 +30.4%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

Ireland 130 +30%

France 132.1 +32.1%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Singapore?

Yes, food in Singapore is above average. The VanBasket Index is 130.8 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 30.8% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Singapore per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Singapore you can expect to spend around $392. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 130.8 (world = 100).

How does Singapore compare to similar countries?

Singapore has a VanBasket Index of 130.8. Similar or nearby countries: China, Saudi Arabia, Ireland.

How often is the food price data for Singapore updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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