Cost of living in Singapore vs Athens, Greece
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.48) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (€3.12) | €4.07 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.05 (€1.99) | €1.27 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.03 (€2.63) | €4.51 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (€1.82) | €1.77 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.83 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (€3.01) | €1.62 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (€1.90) | €0.98 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (€3.18) | €1.25 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (€21) | €9 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (€1.66) | €2.04 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (€1.69) | €0.70 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 126% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,387 (€2,211) | €795 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,606 (€1,702) | €561 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (€105) | €120 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (€1,715) | €512 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,721 (€1,124) | €381 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (€70) | €84 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€28) | €20 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (€377) | €299 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (€138) | €122 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €6 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (€43) | €29 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (€88) | €87 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (€112) | €102 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (€71,483) | €21,102 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (€1.45) | €1.60 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (€60) | €30 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $12 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (€8) | €4.37 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (€12) | €8 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (€33) | €40 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €4.70 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (€3.23) | €3.78 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.53) | €4.13 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.70 (€1.77) | €1.68 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (€2.11) | €2.72 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€35) | €29 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€17) | €15 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (€182) | €42 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (€89) | €52 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.61) | €3.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.15 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (€475) | €471 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.17 (€0.11) | €0.46 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (€96) | €39 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.55 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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