What cost S$100.00 in 2008 cost about S$142.62 in Sep 2026; S$100.00 in Sep 2026 buys what S$70.12 did in 2008. By the Consumer Price Index, All Items: 72.606 in 2008 and 103.551 in Sep 2026 (2024 = 100).
By what you spend on 2008 to Sep 2026
| Category | Change | S$100.00 becomes |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | +92.2% | S$192.15 |
| Food | +53.2% | S$153.18 |
| Eating out (hawkers, food courts, restaurants) | +52.8% | S$152.79 |
| Education | +52.2% | S$152.15 |
| Healthcare | +49.1% | S$149.14 |
| Housing and utilities | +31.7% | S$131.67 |
| Household goods and services | +31.5% | S$131.53 |
| Recreation and culture | +31.1% | S$131.09 |
| Other goods and services | +14.0% | S$113.97 |
| Clothing and shoes | +1.2% | S$101.23 |
| Phone, internet and computers | −16.7% | S$83.31 |
How much the prices in each part of SingStat’s basket moved. Eating out is part of food; it’s priced from 1990.