- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Canada
- Singapore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.37 (C$4.93) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (C$3.02) | C$2.38 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.96 (C$3.63) | C$4.08 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.16 (C$2.90) | C$2.62 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.39 (C$4.03) | C$3.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (C$2.75) | C$2.90 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (C$5.19) | C$2.89 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (C$31) | C$16 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.71 (C$2.49) | C$2.31 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (C$2.46) | C$1.76 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (C$2,730) | C$1,186 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,664 (C$2,445) | C$982 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $156 (C$143) | C$117 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,932 (C$2,690) | C$919 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $2,004 (C$1,839) | C$695 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $108 (C$99) | C$64 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (C$13) | C$39 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $615 (C$564) | C$392 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $227 (C$208) | C$111 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $120 (C$110) | C$61 | + 82% | |
| 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 $142 (C$130) | C$95 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (C$153) | C$87 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $121,091 (C$111,112) | C$22,684 | + 390% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (C$1.63) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (C$52) | C$47 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $11 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $8 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (C$44) | C$85 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$7 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.24 (C$2.97) | C$3.21 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.29 (C$3.94) | C$2.46 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (C$24) | C$19 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (C$50) | C$43 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (C$22) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $222 (C$203) | C$84 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (C$30) | C$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (C$18) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $269 (C$247) | C$141 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (C$0.07) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $145 (C$134) | C$34 | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,461
(SGD $4,862)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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