What cost S$100.00 in 1990 cost about S$192.12 in Sep 2026; S$100.00 in Sep 2026 buys what S$52.05 did in 1990. By the Consumer Price Index, All Items: 53.898 in 1990 and 103.551 in Sep 2026 (2024 = 100).
By what you spend on 1990 to Sep 2026
| Category | Change | S$100.00 becomes |
|---|---|---|
| Education | +215.0% | S$314.97 |
| Healthcare | +153.3% | S$253.29 |
| Transport | +149.7% | S$249.68 |
| Eating out (hawkers, food courts, restaurants) | +112.1% | S$212.10 |
| Food | +109.9% | S$209.94 |
| Other goods and services | +91.2% | S$191.18 |
| Housing and utilities | +89.7% | S$189.68 |
| Recreation and culture | +75.5% | S$175.48 |
| Household goods and services | +40.9% | S$140.86 |
| Clothing and shoes | +12.9% | S$112.91 |
| Phone, internet and computers | −34.1% | S$65.89 |
How much the prices in each part of SingStat’s basket moved. Eating out is part of food; it’s priced from 1990.