Cost of living in Singapore is 56% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (kr70) | kr131 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (kr50) | kr82 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (kr34) | kr39 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.82 (kr20) | kr12 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (kr25) | kr33 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (kr21) | kr22 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (kr64) | kr56 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (kr27) | kr19 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (kr17) | kr12 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (kr29) | kr10 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (kr167) | kr97 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (kr18) | kr20 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (kr14) | kr13 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 168% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (kr43,085) | kr11,583 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (kr27,316) | kr9,449 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (kr1,380) | kr848 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (kr24,579) | kr8,388 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (kr17,441) | kr6,707 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (kr934) | kr587 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (kr233) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (kr3,901) | kr2,600 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (kr977) | kr552 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (kr75) | kr61 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (kr107) | kr131 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (kr543) | kr736 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (kr301) | kr300 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (kr770) | kr906 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (kr809) | kr1,028 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (kr804,337) | kr286,083 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (kr16) | kr14 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (kr709) | kr613 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $31 (kr158) | kr320 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (kr65) | kr35 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (kr194) | kr82 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (kr335) | kr500 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (kr68) | kr37 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (kr30) | kr19 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (kr97) | kr18 | + 443% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (kr19) | kr11 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (kr27) | kr16 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $47 (kr244) | kr217 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Singapore | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (kr412) | kr369 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (kr149) | kr219 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (kr1,439) | kr698 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (kr592) | kr637 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (kr127) | kr86 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (kr33) | kr48 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (kr55) | kr47 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (kr4,756) | kr3,682 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (kr1.05) | kr0.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (kr840) | kr196 | + 328% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (kr75) | kr50 | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,014 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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