Cost of living in Singapore is 64% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (14,576 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (10,045 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (6,954 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (3,893 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (5,460 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (4,075 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (13,647 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (5,735 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (3,268 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (5,687 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (35,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (2,871 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (2,853 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 103% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (6,741,855 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (4,276,514 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (188,084 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (3,958,774 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (2,971,300 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 (127,617 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (47,673 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 (587,021 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (138,782 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (11,806 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (24,091 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (112,144 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (64,270 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (146,603 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (176,501 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 282% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 282% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (167,153,883 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 1293% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (2,858 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 535% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (94,564 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (42,036 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (13,485 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (19,363 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (69,952 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (13,566 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (5,845 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (9,867 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (3,629 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (5,664 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (32,830 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Singapore | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (52,742 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (29,222 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (217,755 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 626% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (158,648 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (22,517 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 350% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (7,346 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (10,836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (934,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (269 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (187,697 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (15,853 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 500 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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