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Sembawang vs Jurong West

Singapore vs Singapore · 17 km apart

Sembawang

Singapore

$1,822 ($1,360)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Jurong West

Singapore

$1,945 ($1,452)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSembawangJurong WestCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.80$11.45Sembawang
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$43.20$45.79Sembawang
Cappuccino$3.24$3.43Sembawang
Monthly groceries (single person)$245$259Sembawang
Monthly public transport pass$39.60$41.98Sembawang
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$104$111Sembawang
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$30.24$32.05Sembawang
Fitness club membership$30.24$32.05Sembawang
Cinema ticket$7.92$8.40Sembawang
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$920$990Sembawang
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$640$688Sembawang
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,920$2,065Sembawang
Total single-person budget$1,360$1,452Sembawang
Average net salary$4,200$4,452

Verdict

Sembawang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sembawang runs about $1,360 versus $1,452 in Jurong West — a difference of roughly 7%.

Salary-adjusted, Jurong West leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Sembawang  ·  Full cost of living in Jurong West

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sembawang cheaper than Jurong West?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,360 per month in Sembawang versus $1,452 in Jurong West — about 7% less.
How far is Sembawang from Jurong West?
The straight-line distance between Sembawang and Jurong West is approximately 17 km (11 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sembawang or Jurong West?
The estimated average net salary is $4,200 in Sembawang and $4,452 in Jurong West. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,840 in Sembawang versus $3,000 in Jurong West per month.