- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (RM32) | RM15 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (RM19) | RM10 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.33 (RM17) | RM9 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (RM10) | RM6 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.96 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.10 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (RM15) | RM35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.39 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.96 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (RM18) | RM12 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (RM108) | RM78 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.70 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 107% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (RM9,241) | RM1,135 | + 714% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,668 (RM8,287) | RM525 | + 1479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (RM471) | RM165 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (RM9,178) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $2,004 (RM6,224) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $115 (RM357) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (RM45) | RM136 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $595 (RM1,848) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $230 (RM715) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $121 (RM377) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (RM197) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (RM437) | RM212 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $178 (RM552) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 121% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,374 (RM367,690) | RM109,250 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (RM5.52) | RM1.96 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (RM176) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $9 (RM29) | RM16 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $21 (RM64) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (RM146) | RM30 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (RM22) | RM8 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.40 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.49 (RM14) | RM8 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (RM82) | RM14 | + 486% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (RM171) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (RM76) | RM23 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $179 (RM556) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (RM102) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (RM64) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (RM22) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | SGD $821 (RM2,550) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (RM0.23) | RM0.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $144 (RM447) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (RM34) | RM13 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,976 prices entered by 1,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM6,503
(SGD $2,093)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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