- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Iraq
- Singapore
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (9,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (5,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.22 (4,570 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (2,879 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.00 (3,499 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.03 (2,651 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (4,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.11 (4,471 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.89 (2,526 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (28,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.56 (2,242 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (2,350 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (2,603,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,548 (2,229,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $149 (130,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,917 (2,552,779 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,889 (1,652,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $98 (86,005 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (12,807 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $630 (551,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $227 (199,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (9,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (14,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (90,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (50,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (119,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (149,533 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,251 (97,368,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (1,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (49,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (11,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (12,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (23,464 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (40,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 (10,132 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.60 (4,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (7,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.28 (2,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.72 (3,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $31 (26,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (48,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (20,796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (137,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (28,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (20,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (5,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (6,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (667,853 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (132,725 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (9,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,094 prices entered by 999 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 10,500,254 Dinar
(SGD $11,997)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,970,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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