Food Prices in Singapore — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$3.02+71% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$2.66-23% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$10.66+81% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.17-48% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Pokka Ice Lemon Tea Less Sugar1.5LFairPrice Finest, Singapore 19 Sep deal2.25 S$
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Coca-Cola Zero SugarCoca-Cola · 1.5LFairPrice Finest, Singapore 19 Sep deal2.6 S$
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Bake king Cocoa PowderBake King, Gim Hin Lee (PTE) LTD · 100gFairPrice Finest, Singapore 19 Sep deal3.85 S$
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P GARLIC (CN) 500GNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep2.85 S$
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Bonne Maman Strawberry PreserveBonne Maman · 370gNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep deal7.25 S$
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Philadelphia Cream CheesePhiladelphia · 250gNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep7.8 S$
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Mixed VegetablesFairprice · 1000gNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep4.74 S$
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Lasagne n.189BarillaNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep4.03 S$
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Instant LasagnaSan Remo · 250gNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep3.87 S$
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FairPrice Premium Roast Freeze Dried Instant CoffeeFairPrice · 200gNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 22 Sep deal12.5 S$
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Vicenzi biscuits aux oeufs 200gSans marque propre, Vincenzi S.p.A., Vincenzovo · 0.2 kgGiant, Singapore 19 Sep3.45 S$
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PREPACKED TOMATO MY 600GGiant, Singapore 19 Sep2.65 S$
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Italian Sauce TraditionalPrego · 24 Oz (680g)Giant, Singapore 17 Sep deal6.2 S$
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CUCUMBER JAPANESE MSIAGiant, Singapore 17 Sep2.62 S$
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Battered Chicken CutletSeawaves · 1kgGiant, Singapore 17 Sep deal13.9 S$
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RED ONION 700GGiant, Singapore 17 Sep1.85 S$
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JACK RABBIT PREPACK CARROTS AUS 500GGiant, Singapore 17 Sep deal0.9 S$
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GRANNY SMITH APPLESGiant, Singapore 17 Sep deal0.53 S$
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Nonfat Probiotic DrinkYakult · 10 bottlesNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 12 Sep7.34 S$
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All Natural Yogurt LightFarmers Union · 1 kgNTUC Fairprice, Singapore 12 Sep deal10.75 S$
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
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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