- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 77% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (RM33) | RM15 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (RM19) | RM10 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.63 (RM18) | RM9 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (RM10) | RM6 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.08 (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.45 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (RM15) | RM35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.35 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (RM18) | RM12 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (RM105) | RM78 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.65 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (RM9,351) | RM1,135 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,654 (RM8,342) | RM525 | + 1489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (RM471) | RM165 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,912 (RM9,155) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $2,025 (RM6,364) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (RM336) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (RM46) | RM136 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $615 (RM1,933) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $227 (RM713) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $121 (RM379) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (RM199) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (RM444) | RM212 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (RM526) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $121,091 (RM380,634) | RM99,500 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (RM5.59) | RM1.96 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (RM178) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $11 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 90% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $8 (RM24) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (RM60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (RM151) | RM30 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (RM22) | RM8 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.24 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.29 (RM13) | RM8 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (RM83) | RM14 | + 490% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (RM172) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (RM75) | RM23 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $222 (RM697) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (RM103) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (RM62) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (RM22) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | SGD $269 (RM847) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (RM0.24) | RM0.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $145 (RM457) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (RM34) | RM13 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,809 prices entered by 1,099 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM6,277
(SGD $1,997)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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