Cheapest Cities Near Singapore (2026)

Singapore has a cost of living index of 125 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH76% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $1,850/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR76% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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3
Oaxaca, MX74% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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4
Da Nang, VN73% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $1,850/mo on rent
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5
Medellín, CO72% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $1,700/mo on rent
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6
Marrakech, MA72% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $1,770/mo on rent
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7
Hanoi, VN70% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $1,750/mo on rent
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8
Cebu City, PH70% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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Singapore at a glance

125
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,200
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
22%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Portland, ORCOL: 125Miami, FLCOL: 123Sacramento, CACOL: 127Austin, TXCOL: 122

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only