Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanglin Halt | $1,620 ($1,209) | $752 ($561) |
| 2 | Yishun New Town | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 3 | Punggol | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 4 | Choa Chu Kang New Town | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 5 | Bukit Panjang New Town | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 6 | Sembawang | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 7 | Jurong East | $1,822 ($1,360) | $858 ($640) |
| 8 | Bedok New Town | $1,945 ($1,452) | $922 ($688) |
| 9 | Woodlands New Town | $1,945 ($1,452) | $922 ($688) |
| 10 | Jurong West | $1,945 ($1,452) | $922 ($688) |
| 11 | Singapore | $2,445 ($1,824) | $1,190 ($888) |