Cost of living in Singapore vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (C$5.25) | C$5.78 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (C$2.86) | C$1.98 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (C$3.34) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (C$3.28) | C$3.04 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (C$15) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (C$4.09) | C$4.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (C$2.39) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (C$4.76) | C$3.41 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (C$2.19) | C$1.93 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (C$3,455) | C$2,136 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (C$2,591) | C$1,241 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (C$146) | C$133 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (C$2,753) | C$1,120 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (C$1,695) | C$806 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (C$629) | C$311 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (C$178) | C$97 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (C$18) | C$25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (C$105) | C$60 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (C$182) | C$117 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 112% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (C$113,052) | C$22,935 | + 393% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (C$2.09) | C$1.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (C$93) | C$67 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (C$54) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (C$5.54) | C$3.85 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (C$3.29) | C$3.11 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (C$4.02) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (C$29) | C$20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (C$324) | C$117 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (C$141) | C$96 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (C$20) | C$9 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (C$728) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (C$146) | C$35 | + 314% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (C$13) | C$11 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 765 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$9,421 (SGD $9,852) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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