- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Canada
- Singapore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (C$5.66) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.33 (C$4.88) | C$5.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (C$3.01) | C$2.40 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.96 (C$3.63) | C$4.13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.10 (C$2.84) | C$2.54 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (C$4.42) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.39 (C$4.02) | C$3.55 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.96 (C$2.71) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (C$5.18) | C$2.26 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (C$32) | C$15 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.70 (C$2.47) | C$2.18 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (C$2.46) | C$1.87 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (C$2,725) | C$1,186 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,668 (C$2,444) | C$982 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (C$139) | C$104 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (C$2,707) | C$919 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $2,004 (C$1,835) | C$695 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $115 (C$105) | C$64 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (C$13) | C$39 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $595 (C$545) | C$393 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $230 (C$211) | C$111 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $121 (C$111) | C$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (C$58) | C$41 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (C$129) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $178 (C$163) | C$87 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,539 (C$108,587) | C$23,851 | + 355% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (C$1.63) | C$1.19 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (C$52) | C$47 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $9 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $21 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (C$43) | C$85 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$6 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.40 (C$3.12) | C$3.16 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.49 (C$4.11) | C$2.53 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (C$24) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (C$50) | C$45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $179 (C$164) | C$84 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (C$30) | C$89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (C$19) | C$9 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | SGD $821 (C$752) | C$850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $144 (C$132) | C$34 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,090
(SGD $5,556)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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