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Cost of Living in Tanglin Halt

Tanglin Halt, Singapore · Population 24,630

▼ -34% vs Singapore average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,620 ($1,209)
Couple, monthly$3,002 ($2,240)
Family of four, monthly$4,004 ($2,988)

Estimated Prices in Tanglin Halt

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$13.02 ($9.72)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$52.10 ($38.88)per meal
Cappuccino$3.91 ($2.92)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$295 ($220)per month
Monthly public transport pass$47.76 ($35.64)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$126 ($93.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$36.47 ($27.22)per month
Fitness club membership$36.47 ($27.22)per month
Cinema ticket$9.55 ($7.13)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,081 ($806)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$752 ($561)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$2,255 ($1,683)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tanglin Halt is $5,065 ($3,780) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,620 ($1,209) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,106 ($1,572) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($752 ($561)) represents about 46% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Tanglin Halt

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Nearby Cities

Singapore

2 km away

Jurong East

9 km away

Bukit Panjang New Town

10 km away

Choa Chu Kang New Town

11 km away

Bedok New Town

12 km away

Jurong West

13 km away

Yishun New Town

14 km away

Punggol

14 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 Tanglin Halt

Tanglin Halt is one of the key cities in Singapore. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,620 ($1,209), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $752 ($561) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $4,004 ($2,988) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $3,002 ($2,240) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tanglin Halt is $5,065 ($3,780). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,106 ($1,572) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanglin Halt expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,620 ($1,209) per month in Tanglin Halt including rent outside the city centre. That is 34% less than the national average for Singapore.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tanglin Halt?
A net salary of around $2,106 ($1,572) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tanglin Halt with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tanglin Halt is $5,065 ($3,780).
How much is rent in Tanglin Halt?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $1,081 ($806) per month in the city centre and $752 ($561) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,255 ($1,683).
Is Tanglin Halt cheaper than Singapore on average?
Yes — Tanglin Halt is estimated to be about 34% cheaper than the Singapore average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Tanglin Halt?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $295 ($220) in Tanglin Halt. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $13 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around $4 ($3).
How do transport costs in Tanglin Halt compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tanglin Halt is estimated at $48 ($36). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tanglin Halt are estimates based on Singapore national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,630). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.