Baby Expense Calculator
Estimate the real monthly cost of having a baby in Singapore
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Singapore Baby Cost Benchmarks
Average monthly costs for a baby in Singapore (2024 survey data). Before government subsidies.
Infant Care (licensed centre)
SGD 1300–2500/mo
Formula (if not breastfeeding)
SGD 100–250/mo
Diapers
SGD 60–120/mo
Medical (polyclinic vs private)
SGD 20–200/mo
Clothes & Gear
SGD 40–120/mo
Confinement nanny (1 month only)
SGD 2800–4500/mo
After ECDA subsidies, childcare can drop to SGD 0–600/month depending on household income. See all government grants →
Government Support That Reduces Your Costs
Baby Bonus Cash Gift (1st child)
Paid in instalments over 18 months
SGD 8,000
CDA First Step Grant
Auto-credited at birth - Use for childcare
SGD 3,000
Government CDA Matching (1st child)
Save SGD 3,000 → get SGD 3,000 matched
Up to SGD 3,000
MediSave Grant for Newborns
For vaccinations and medical care
SGD 4,000
ECDA Basic Childcare Subsidy
For working mothers at licensed centres
SGD 600/mo
ECDA Additional Subsidy
For households earning below SGD 6,000/mo
Up to SGD 467/mo
Maternity Leave (govt-paid weeks)
Depending on birth order
~8–16 weeks salary
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