- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $10 (RM31) | RM15 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $6 (RM18) | RM10 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (RM15) | RM9 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.29 (RM10) | RM6 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $4.82 (RM14) | RM35 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 149% | |
| 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 $34 (RM99) | RM78 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.68 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,975 (RM8,756) | RM1,135 | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,621 (RM7,714) | RM525 | + 1369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (RM447) | RM165 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (RM8,492) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (RM5,767) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (RM316) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $15 (RM43) | RM136 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (RM1,672) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (RM611) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (RM32) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (RM51) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (RM310) | - | - | |
| 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 $141 (RM415) | RM212 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (RM509) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $115,209 (RM339,096) | RM109,250 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $1.78 (RM5.23) | RM1.96 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $57 (RM167) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $15 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (RM37) | RM16 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (RM71) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (RM134) | RM30 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (RM17) | RM8 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (RM13) | RM8 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (RM81) | RM14 | + 480% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $53 (RM155) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (RM73) | RM23 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $195 (RM573) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $33 (RM96) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (RM64) | - | - | |
| 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 $732 (RM2,155) | - | - | |
| 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 $139 (RM408) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $11 (RM32) | RM13 | + 140% | |
| 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 4,435 prices entered by 1,108 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
/
SGD
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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 RM5,522
(SGD $1,876)
in Singapore
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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