- 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 (8,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (5,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.36 (4,585 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (2,814 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.96 (3,388 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.07 (2,627 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (4,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.39 (3,756 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.04 (2,599 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (4,836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (29,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.71 (2,320 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (2,297 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (2,545,241 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,658 (2,273,950 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (132,450 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,932 (2,508,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $2,025 (1,732,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $106 (90,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (12,519 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $618 (528,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $229 (196,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (10,866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (15,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $119 (102,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (55,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (120,369 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (148,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $120,739 (103,300,222 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (1,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (48,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $12 (10,094 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 (6,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (16,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (40,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (9,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (5,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (7,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.46 (2,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.29 (3,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (23,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Singapore is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $59 (50,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (20,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $186 (158,984 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (28,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (17,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (5,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (6,033 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $269 (230,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $146 (124,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (9,365 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 4,902 prices entered by 1,101 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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 10,536,323 Dinar
(SGD $12,315)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,000,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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