Why is the cost of living rising?

A lot of our essentials, like food and fuel, are mostly imported due to Singapore’s resource constraints.

Even as Singapore is taking steps to secure our food and energy supplies, as a price taker in the global economy, external inflation is pushing up the local cost of living.

The supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the main reasons why Singaporeans and people all around the world are feeling the squeeze.

Watch to find out how your daily expenses are affected by these global events.

Why is my electricity bill higher than before?

Electricity bills in Singapore have increased due to higher electricity prices, driven by global factors such as sanctions on Russian energy and supply chain disruptions. As Singapore imports most of its energy, these developments have contributed to higher electricity costs.

The TL;DR Challenge: Cost of Living Edition

Find out why the cost of living is rising in Singapore and what support is available to help Singaporeans cope with higher living costs.