Cost of Living

Singapore Cost of Living Pressures in 2026

Discretionary Compression, Wage Lag, and Household Behavior

TCC Macro Research Division · February 2026 · 7 min read

Core Findings

Household budget stress is broadening beyond lower-income cohorts into early-career middle-income segments.

Estimated Essentials Inflation

4.9%

YoY, Jan 2026

Wage Growth

3.2%

Median, formal sector

Savings Rate Change

-2.1ppt

2025 to 2026E

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