All 24 neighborhoods in Singapore ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punggol | $1,584/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Sengkang | $1,584/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Woodlands | $1,650/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 4 | Pasir Ris | $1,650/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 5 | Tampines | $1,716/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Ang Mo Kio | $1,716/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 7 | Bedok | $1,716/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 8 | Jurong East | $1,760/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 9 | Toa Payoh | $1,804/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 10 | Bishan | $1,870/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 11 | Serangoon | $1,870/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 12 | Clementi | $1,936/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 13 | Queenstown | $1,936/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 14 | Katong | $2,244/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 15 | Novena | $2,310/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 16 | Tiong Bahru | $2,420/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 17 | Holland Village | $2,464/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 18 | Tanjong Pagar | $2,530/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 19 | Bukit Timah | $2,596/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 20 | Dempsey Hill | $2,684/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 21 | Raffles Place | $2,750/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 22 | Orchard Road | $2,860/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 23 | Marina Bay | $2,970/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 24 | Sentosa | $3,080/mo | 1.40x | +40% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $2,200/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Singapore is approximately $2,200/month. Rents range from $1,584/mo (Punggol) to $3,080/mo (Sentosa).
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Singapore, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.