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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs Singapore (20202025)

From 2020 to 2025, Australia CPI inflation was 14.3% versus 17.7% in Singapore. Singapore was higher by 3.4% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2020–2025
Australia total CPI
14.3%
Cumulative inflation
Singapore total CPI
17.7%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-3.4%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-3.4%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus Singapore)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971x
Australia
1.143x
14.3%
Singapore
1.177x
17.7%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
14.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.70%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.143x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Singapore
SGD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
17.7%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
3.31%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.177x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-3.4%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Australia was -3.4% compared with Singapore. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.971 suggests Australia prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 2.70% per year versus 3.31% for Singapore. In short, Singapore outpaced Australia on CPI growth across this exact range.