Cost of living in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (kr81) | kr125 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (kr53) | kr72 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (kr38) | kr37 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.00 (kr21) | kr11 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.77 (kr31) | kr31 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 (kr20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (kr68) | kr52 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.64 (kr30) | kr18 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.81 (kr20) | kr11 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (kr25) | kr13 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (kr175) | kr81 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (kr15) | kr19 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.60 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 173% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,632 (kr35,177) | kr10,293 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (kr24,140) | kr7,078 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (kr1,144) | kr1,303 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (kr21,590) | kr6,025 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,999 (kr15,906) | kr4,137 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $139 (kr737) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (kr261) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 (kr3,613) | kr3,019 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 (kr833) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (kr62) | kr52 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (kr116) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $123 (kr653) | kr781 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (kr336) | kr237 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (kr841) | kr597 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $195 (kr1,036) | kr1,050 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (kr828,295) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (kr15) | kr12 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (kr447) | kr388 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (kr220) | kr266 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (kr71) | kr58 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (kr101) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $80 (kr424) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (kr72) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.63 (kr30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (kr60) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.51 (kr19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (kr30) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (kr211) | kr181 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (kr295) | kr380 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (kr134) | kr219 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 (kr1,128) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $162 (kr859) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (kr118) | kr73 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (kr39) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (kr58) | kr33 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (kr4,890) | kr2,962 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (kr1.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $205 (kr1,088) | kr255 | + 327% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (kr84) | kr47 | + 79% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 439 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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