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Cost of Living in Jurong East

Jurong East, Singapore · Population 72,960

▼ -25% vs Singapore average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,822 ($1,360)
Couple, monthly$3,382 ($2,524)
Family of four, monthly$4,516 ($3,370)

Estimated Prices in Jurong East

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$14.47 ($10.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$57.89 ($43.20)per meal
Cappuccino$4.34 ($3.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$328 ($245)per month
Monthly public transport pass$53.06 ($39.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$140 ($104)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$40.52 ($30.24)per month
Fitness club membership$40.52 ($30.24)per month
Cinema ticket$10.61 ($7.92)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,233 ($920)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$858 ($640)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$2,573 ($1,920)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Jurong East is $5,628 ($4,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,822 ($1,360) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,369 ($1,768) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($858 ($640)) represents about 47% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Jurong East

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Nearby Cities

Jurong West

4 km away

Choa Chu Kang New Town

6 km away

Bukit Panjang New Town

6 km away

Singapore

7 km away

Tanglin Halt

9 km away

Woodlands New Town

13 km away

Yishun New Town

15 km away

Sembawang

16 km away

Other Major Cities in Singapore

Singapore

pop. 5,983,000

$2,445 ($1,824) / mo

Bedok New Town

pop. 274,360

$1,945 ($1,452) / mo

Woodlands New Town

pop. 254,440

$1,945 ($1,452) / mo

Jurong West

pop. 253,840

$1,945 ($1,452) / mo

Yishun New Town

pop. 228,730

$1,822 ($1,360) / mo

Punggol

pop. 204,150

$1,822 ($1,360) / mo

Choa Chu Kang New Town

pop. 187,550

$1,822 ($1,360) / mo

Bukit Panjang New Town

pop. 136,360

$1,822 ($1,360) / mo

Living in Jurong East

Jurong East is one of the key cities in Singapore. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,822 ($1,360), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $858 ($640) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $4,516 ($3,370) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $3,382 ($2,524) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Jurong East is $5,628 ($4,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,369 ($1,768) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jurong East expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,822 ($1,360) per month in Jurong East including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% less than the national average for Singapore.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Jurong East?
A net salary of around $2,369 ($1,768) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Jurong East with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Jurong East is $5,628 ($4,200).
How much is rent in Jurong East?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $1,233 ($920) per month in the city centre and $858 ($640) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,573 ($1,920).
Is Jurong East cheaper than Singapore on average?
Yes — Jurong East is estimated to be about 25% cheaper than the Singapore average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Jurong East?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $328 ($245) in Jurong East. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $14 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around $4 ($3).
How do transport costs in Jurong East compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Jurong East is estimated at $53 ($40). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Jurong East are estimates based on Singapore national averages adjusted for city size (population 72,960). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.