PSF strips out the effect of unit size, so a S$2,000,000 three bedroom unit and a S$1,200,000 one bedroom unit in the same project can be compared directly on price efficiency once converted to PSF, rather than compared on total price alone.
PSF varies materially by market zone. Typical 2026 PSF runs roughly S$2,600 to S$3,800 in the CCR, S$2,100 to S$2,700 in the RCR, and S$1,700 to S$2,300 in the OCR, indicative ranges that shift by project, floor level and view. Tenure matters too: freehold typically commands a premium over comparable 99 year leasehold in the same location.
PSF is a comparison tool, not a valuation on its own; two units with the same PSF can differ meaningfully in absolute affordability, financing needs, and total cash outlay, so it should be read alongside total price, not instead of it. A lower PSF on a much larger unit can still mean a bigger monthly instalment overall.
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