- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (RM31) | RM17 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (RM18) | RM11 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.23 (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (RM10) | RM6 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (RM12) | RM5.25 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.94 (RM9) | RM3.66 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (RM14) | RM34 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.31 (RM16) | RM10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.94 (RM9) | RM3.20 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (RM17) | RM12 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (RM98) | RM58 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.64 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (RM8) | RM4.00 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (RM8,766) | RM1,135 | + 672% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,586 (RM7,620) | RM525 | + 1351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $145 (RM427) | RM165 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (RM8,708) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,946 (RM5,736) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (RM304) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (RM43) | RM136 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $596 (RM1,757) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $219 (RM646) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (RM309) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (RM177) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (RM401) | RM212 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $170 (RM501) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 107% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $110,826 (RM326,572) | RM109,250 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (RM5.24) | RM1.96 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (RM167) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $15 (RM45) | - | - | |
| 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 $15 (RM45) | RM16 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (RM80) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (RM139) | RM30 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.84 (RM17) | RM8 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.23 (RM12) | RM8 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (RM86) | RM14 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (RM158) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (RM71) | RM23 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (RM468) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (RM97) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (RM71) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $7 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (RM2,249) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.08 (RM0.22) | RM0.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (RM420) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (RM32) | RM13 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,403 prices entered by 1,059 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 73% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,699
(SGD $1,934)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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