VanBasket Singapore

Food Prices in Singapore — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$3.02

+71% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.66

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

open data

$10.66

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

open data

$1.17

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

Nestlé · 500ml

FairPrice, Singapore 7 Aug

3 S$
LOCAL TOMATO

Giant, Singapore 30 Jun

3.9 S$
Bean Sprouts

CYF, Chantal Pte Ltd · 300g

Giant, Singapore 30 Jun

1.45 S$
CORIANDER 100G

Giant, Singapore 30 Jun

1.95 S$
Watson Anti-Bacterial Nourish Plus Sanitizer

Watsons · 200ml

Watsons, Singapore 21 Jul

3.9 S$
Pokka Ice Lemon Tea Less Sugar

1.5L

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul

0.35 S$
HIGH PROTEIN WHEY PROTEIN

meiji · 350 ml

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul

3.75 S$
VEPO ICE PACK 2.5KG

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul

2.25 S$
Refresh Eau de Noix de Coco

UFC · 1 L

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul deal

3.9 S$
Mixed fruit drink

Qoo

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul

1 S$
HIGH PROTEIN

meiji · 350 ml

Sheng Siong, Singapore 25 Jul

3.75 S$
16000210 Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Heinz · 300g

FairPrice, Singapore 3 Aug

1.9 S$
Nonfat Probiotic Drink

Yakult · 1 litre

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore 31 Jul

7.34 S$
Pokka Ice Lemon Tea Less Sugar

1.5L

Sheng Siong, Singapore 22 Jul

2.25 S$
Greek Style All Natural Yogurt

Farmers Union · 500 g

Giant, Singapore 3 Aug

6.1 S$
Farm Choice SG Fresh Eggs

Farm Choice · 10+2

Giant, Singapore 3 Aug deal

3.7 S$
LOCAL TOMATO

Giant, Singapore 3 Aug

3.89 S$
Diamantina Beef Stew Cubes 250g

Cold Storage, Diamantina · 250g

Giant, Singapore 1 Jul deal

4.75 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).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

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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