Cost of living, sketched.

How this sketch works

1. 01

   Picks rent from a grid of three housing bands by four household sizes.

2. 02

   Adds food, transport, and utilities midpoints, plus school and helper only when ticked.

3. 03

   Schooling uses S$2,800 a month for one child and S$5,200 for two.

What to do with the number

• Use the total to sanity-check salary offers, not to set a budget.
• Read the cost-of-living guide for household-by-household breakdowns.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Figures checked against editorial estimates. Sketches are orientation, not advice for your file.