Cost of living in Singapore vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (C$4.54) | C$5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.04 (C$2.89) | C$1.85 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.13 (C$3.92) | C$4.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (C$2.65) | C$3.04 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (C$4.38) | C$4.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (C$2.77) | C$3.76 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (C$4.62) | C$3.41 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (C$31) | C$18 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (C$2.42) | C$2.48 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (C$2.46) | C$1.93 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,427 (C$3,252) | C$2,136 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,626 (C$2,492) | C$1,241 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (C$152) | C$133 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (C$2,493) | C$1,120 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,739 (C$1,650) | C$806 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (C$40) | C$50 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (C$548) | C$322 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (C$201) | C$96 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (C$99) | C$61 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (C$63) | C$38 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (C$129) | C$96 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (C$163) | C$112 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (C$103,891) | C$22,935 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (C$2.10) | C$1.39 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $90 (C$85) | C$67 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $12 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (C$12) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (C$47) | C$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (C$4.69) | C$3.78 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.70 (C$2.57) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (C$3.07) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (C$51) | C$50 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (C$264) | C$117 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (C$130) | C$94 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (C$19) | C$9 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$6 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (C$690) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.17 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (C$139) | C$36 | + 288% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (C$14) | C$11 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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