- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Iraq
- Singapore
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore vs Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (10,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (7,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.56 (4,851 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.18 (2,773 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (3,447 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.00 (2,616 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (11,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.94 (4,316 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.82 (2,459 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.13 (4,475 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (28,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.58 (2,251 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.38 (2,074 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,324 (2,901,409 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,584 (2,255,726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (133,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,051 (2,663,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,906 (1,663,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (88,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (37,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $637 (555,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $237 (206,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (9,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (14,046 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (87,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (48,681 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (116,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $166 (144,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $106,804 (93,239,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (1,842 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (83,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (12,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (11,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $23 (20,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (40,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (11,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.39 (4,707 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (7,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.10 (2,705 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.97 (3,464 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (24,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (48,259 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (21,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $160 (139,900 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (129,707 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $26 (22,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (5,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (9,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $725 (632,799 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (238 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $148 (129,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (12,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,816 prices entered by 906 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 10,815,306 Dinar
(SGD $12,389)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,370,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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