- 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$15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (C$6) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.23 (C$5.12) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (C$3.22) | C$2.05 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (C$3.97) | C$4.81 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.94 (C$2.88) | C$2.90 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (C$4.72) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.31 (C$5.20) | C$4.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.94 (C$2.88) | C$3.34 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (C$5.54) | C$3.36 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (C$33) | C$16 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.64 (C$2.59) | C$2.41 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (C$2.63) | C$2.01 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (C$2,913) | C$1,651 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,597 (C$2,543) | C$1,142 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $145 (C$142) | C$102 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (C$2,894) | C$1,038 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,946 (C$1,906) | C$779 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (C$101) | C$66 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (C$14) | C$39 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $596 (C$584) | C$351 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $219 (C$215) | C$86 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (C$102) | C$59 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (C$59) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $170 (C$167) | C$92 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,523 (C$109,215) | C$22,749 | + 380% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (C$1.74) | C$1.27 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (C$56) | C$67 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $15 (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (C$15) | C$8 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (C$26) | C$20 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (C$45) | C$82 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$6 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.84 (C$5.72) | C$3.72 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (C$3.27) | C$3.09 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.23 (C$4.14) | C$2.46 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (C$29) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (C$52) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (C$156) | C$101 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (C$24) | C$8 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (C$747) | C$549 | + 36% | |
| 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 $142 (C$139) | C$35 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,660 prices entered by 1,076 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,588
(SGD $6,727)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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