Cost of living in Singapore vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (kr58) | kr146 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (kr42) | kr75 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (kr24) | kr36 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.04 (kr15) | kr9 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.13 (kr21) | kr30 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (kr14) | kr19 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (kr63) | kr46 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (kr23) | kr16 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (kr14) | kr10 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (kr24) | kr10 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (kr163) | kr80 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (kr13) | kr19 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (kr13) | kr12 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,427 (kr17,010) | kr11,583 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,626 (kr13,034) | kr10,271 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (kr795) | kr996 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (kr13,040) | kr7,450 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,739 (kr8,631) | kr5,595 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (kr534) | kr859 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (kr212) | kr162 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (kr2,865) | kr3,255 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (kr1,049) | kr874 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (kr47) | kr72 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (kr78) | kr153 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (kr516) | kr822 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (kr330) | kr351 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (kr672) | kr946 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (kr851) | kr1,006 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (kr543,394) | kr237,227 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (kr11) | kr11 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $90 (kr446) | kr412 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $12 (kr62) | kr175 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (kr62) | kr46 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (kr88) | kr136 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (kr248) | kr440 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (kr51) | kr39 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (kr25) | kr32 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (kr34) | kr31 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.70 (kr13) | kr10 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (kr16) | kr15 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (kr114) | kr224 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (kr268) | kr448 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (kr127) | kr207 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (kr1,380) | kr671 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (kr678) | kr620 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (kr98) | kr76 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (kr35) | kr41 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (kr56) | kr41 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (kr3,608) | kr3,684 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.17 (kr0.87) | kr0.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (kr728) | kr244 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (kr71) | kr43 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,788 prices entered by 396 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr38,135 (SGD $7,683) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr34,000 in Aarhus.
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