- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Singapore (Singapore) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore (Singapore) is 51% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | SGD $12.65 (RM30) | RM14.89 | 104% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6.97 (RM16.77) | RM10.84 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | SGD $5.32 (RM12.78) | RM7.38 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.08 (RM7.41) | RM6.21 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $2.94 (RM7.07) | RM4.88 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.27 (RM7.87) | RM3.75 | 110% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $10.33 (RM25) | RM15 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $3.75 (RM9.02) | RM9.69 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.73 (RM8.97) | RM7.29 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.16 (RM12.41) | RM9.56 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (RM83) | RM67 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.65 (RM6.36) | RM4.74 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.17 (RM5.23) | RM3.23 | 62% |
| Housing | 167% | ||
| Housing in Singapore (Singapore) is 167% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | SGD $4,592 (RM11,041) | RM3,250 | 240% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $200 (RM480) | RM236 | 103% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | SGD $45 (RM109) | RM170 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $885 (RM2,128) | RM2,382 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | SGD $210 (RM505) | RM514 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $8.85 (RM21) | RM21 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $13.23 (RM32) | RM27 | 17% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Singapore (Singapore) is 5% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | SGD $125 (RM302) | RM258 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | SGD $72 (RM172) | RM183 | 6% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | SGD $135 (RM325) | RM254 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | SGD $113 (RM271) | RM221 | 23% |
| Transportation | 82% | ||
| Transportation in Singapore (Singapore) is 82% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $149,700 (RM359,952) | RM181,429 | 98% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.14 (RM5.16) | RM1.93 | 167% |
| monthly ticket public transport | SGD $79 (RM191) | RM134 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | SGD $12.31 (RM30) | RM18.58 | 59% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Singapore (Singapore) is 26% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | SGD $9.07 (RM22) | RM24 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9.17 (RM22) | RM15.57 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.79 (RM11.52) | RM7.86 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8.06 (RM19.39) | RM13.50 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.54 (RM8.52) | RM5.89 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.33 (RM8.01) | RM6.71 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (RM70) | RM39 | 78% |
| Entertainment | 69% | ||
| Entertainment in Singapore (Singapore) is 69% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $53 (RM127) | RM93 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $21 (RM50) | RM25 | 102% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $193 (RM464) | RM113 | 311% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | SGD $152 (RM365) | RM171 | 113% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $17.94 (RM43) | RM29 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.16 (RM14.80) | RM11.64 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | SGD $10.58 (RM25) | RM17.31 | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $193 (RM463) | RM467 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.19 (RM0.47) | RM0.28 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | SGD $128 (RM308) | RM164 | 88% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | SGD $12.01 (RM29) | RM10.07 | 187% |
| TOTAL | 93% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,536 prices entered by 1,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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