- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Canada
- Singapore
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Singapore (Singapore) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore (Singapore) is 17% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | SGD $12.65 (C$10.29) | C$12.86 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6.96 (C$5.67) | C$7.54 | 25% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | SGD $5.32 (C$4.32) | C$8.71 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.08 (C$2.51) | C$2.69 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $2.94 (C$2.39) | C$3.26 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.27 (C$2.66) | C$5.18 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $10.33 (C$8.41) | C$6.81 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $3.75 (C$3.05) | C$3.92 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.73 (C$3.03) | C$4.00 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.16 (C$4.20) | C$2.93 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (C$28) | C$16.86 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.65 (C$2.15) | C$2.28 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.17 (C$1.77) | C$1.92 | 8% |
| Housing | 113% | ||
| Housing in Singapore (Singapore) is 113% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | SGD $4,592 (C$3,736) | C$1,313 | 185% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $200 (C$163) | C$195 | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | SGD $45 (C$37) | C$47 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $885 (C$720) | C$551 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | SGD $210 (C$171) | C$129 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $8.85 (C$7.20) | C$8.86 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $13.23 (C$10.76) | C$23 | 52% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Singapore (Singapore) is 42% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | SGD $125 (C$102) | C$58 | 77% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | SGD $72 (C$58) | C$40 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | SGD $135 (C$110) | C$93 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | SGD $113 (C$92) | C$79 | 16% |
| Transportation | 105% | ||
| Transportation in Singapore (Singapore) is 105% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $149,700 (C$121,803) | C$23,989 | 408% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.14 (C$1.74) | C$1.30 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | SGD $79 (C$65) | C$69 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | SGD $12.25 (C$9.97) | C$29 | 66% |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Singapore (Singapore) is 5% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | SGD $9.07 (C$7.38) | C$10.37 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9.17 (C$7.46) | C$6.71 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.79 (C$3.90) | C$3.58 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8.06 (C$6.56) | C$5.57 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.54 (C$2.88) | C$2.87 | 0% |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.33 (C$2.71) | C$2.41 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (C$24) | C$23 | 5% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Singapore (Singapore) is 8% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $53 (C$43) | C$41 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $21 (C$16.87) | C$24 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $193 (C$157) | C$122 | 28% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | SGD $151 (C$123) | C$88 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $17.94 (C$14.60) | C$7.79 | 88% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.16 (C$5.01) | C$4.08 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | SGD $10.58 (C$8.61) | C$5.21 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $193 (C$157) | C$149 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.19 (C$0.16) | C$0.53 | 70% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | SGD $128 (C$104) | C$56 | 85% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | SGD $12.01 (C$9.78) | C$12.67 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,726 prices entered by 955 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Singapore (Singapore) is 53% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,830
(SGD $4,707)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$2,500
in Halifax.