- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Canada
- Singapore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (C$5.96) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (C$4.96) | C$5.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (C$3.17) | C$2.17 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (C$3.81) | C$4.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (C$2.79) | C$2.90 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (C$4.65) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (C$5.03) | C$4.00 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (C$2.89) | C$3.31 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (C$5.45) | C$3.07 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (C$33) | C$16 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (C$2.51) | C$2.51 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (C$2.59) | C$2.07 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (C$2,869) | C$1,576 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,629 (C$2,535) | C$1,122 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (C$146) | C$109 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (C$2,783) | C$1,019 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (C$1,890) | C$774 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (C$104) | C$66 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (C$14) | C$40 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (C$548) | C$377 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (C$200) | C$98 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (C$17) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (C$102) | C$59 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (C$134) | C$93 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (C$167) | C$92 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $115,269 (C$111,181) | C$22,749 | + 389% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (C$1.71) | C$1.26 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (C$13) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (C$12) | C$8 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (C$5.69) | C$3.72 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (C$2.67) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (C$4.28) | C$2.46 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (C$27) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (C$50) | C$46 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $185 (C$178) | C$101 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (C$32) | C$87 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (C$21) | C$9 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $732 (C$706) | C$549 | + 29% | |
| 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 $139 (C$134) | C$35 | + 281% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,677 prices entered by 1,116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,099
(SGD $6,323)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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