Cost of living comparison between Singapore (Singapore) and Johannesburg (South Africa)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore (Singapore) is 57% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | SGD $12.04 (R 79) | R 66 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $7.03 (R 46) | R 37 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | SGD $6.14 (R 40) | R 26 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.08 (R 20) | R 10.47 | 94% |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $2.93 (R 19.31) | R 19.22 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.41 (R 22) | R 13.16 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $9.19 (R 61) | R 32 | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $3.79 (R 25) | R 14.74 | 69% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.02 (R 26) | R 20 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (R 31) | R 11.71 | 168% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $36 (R 234) | R 66 | 254% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.49 (R 16.41) | R 14.34 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (R 15.10) | R 8.11 | 86% |
| Housing | 178% | ||
| Housing in Singapore (Singapore) is 178% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | SGD $4,588 (R 30,207) | R 7,639 | 295% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $206 (R 1,357) | R 933 | 45% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | SGD $50 (R 329) | R 646 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $1,037 (R 6,829) | R 6,401 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | SGD $199 (R 1,307) | R 1,278 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9.81 (R 65) | R 74 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $13.14 (R 87) | R 23 | 277% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Singapore (Singapore) is 25% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | SGD $117 (R 768) | R 646 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | SGD $81 (R 536) | R 400 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | SGD $121 (R 795) | R 806 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | SGD $107 (R 702) | R 550 | 28% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Singapore (Singapore) is 65% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $127,963 (R 842,519) | R 244,357 | 245% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.01 (R 13.21) | R 10.48 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | SGD $75 (R 495) | R 574 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | SGD $11.45 (R 75) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Singapore (Singapore) is 10% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | SGD $11.91 (R 78) | R 131 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9.62 (R 63) | R 42 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.43 (R 29) | R 15.66 | 86% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8.09 (R 53) | R 33 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.85 (R 18.79) | R 21 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.31 (R 22) | R 10.10 | 116% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $27 (R 176) | R 105 | 67% |
| Entertainment | 63% | ||
| Entertainment in Singapore (Singapore) is 63% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $46 (R 301) | R 212 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $20 (R 134) | R 91 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $224 (R 1,474) | R 618 | 138% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | SGD $142 (R 937) | R 420 | 123% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $16.97 (R 112) | R 40 | 179% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (R 39) | R 17.71 | 123% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | SGD $8.93 (R 59) | R 16.93 | 247% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | SGD $219 (R 1,444) | R 1,658 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (R 1.30) | R 2.26 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | SGD $125 (R 821) | R 452 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | SGD $12.08 (R 80) | R 33 | 143% |
| TOTAL | 86% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,898 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Singapore (Singapore) is 86% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 55,859
(SGD $8,484)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
R 30,000
in Johannesburg.