- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Iraq
- Singapore
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (8,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (5,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.64 (4,809 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (2,803 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.18 (3,558 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.41 (2,904 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (4,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.47 (3,810 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.04 (2,594 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (4,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (28,887 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.64 (2,250 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (2,287 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (2,534,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,645 (2,253,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $146 (124,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,889 (2,461,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,985 (1,691,183 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $106 (90,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (12,467 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $631 (537,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $224 (190,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (10,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (15,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $121 (103,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (53,713 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $140 (119,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $160 (135,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $123,032 (104,822,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (1,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (48,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $11 (9,481 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $8 (6,517 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (16,130 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $49 (41,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (9,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (5,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (6,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.24 (2,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.29 (3,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (22,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (45,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (20,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $222 (188,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (27,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (16,905 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (5,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (6,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $269 (229,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (64 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (125,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (9,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,883 prices entered by 1,083 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 10,639,452 Dinar
(SGD $12,488)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,910,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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