- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- China
- Singapore
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (元50) | 元10 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (元30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (元16) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (元14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (元14) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (元164) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (元13) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Singapore is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (元14,244) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,629 (元12,586) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (元726) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (元13,814) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (元9,382) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (元515) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (元70) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (元2,720) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (元995) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (元52) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (元82) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Singapore is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (元505) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (元288) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (元665) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (元828) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Singapore is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $115,209 (元551,629) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (元9) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (元272) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (元67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Singapore is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (元60) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (元116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (元218) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (元38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (元13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (元21) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (元132) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Singapore is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (元247) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (元119) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $185 (元885) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (元157) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (元103) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (元34) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $732 (元3,506) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (元0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $139 (元664) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (元52) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,425 prices entered by 1,099 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元55,986
(SGD $11,693)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元47,000
in Aksu.
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