Cost of living in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 37% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.57) | €3.83 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (€2.56) | €1.32 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (€3.59) | €4.06 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (€2.68) | €3.45 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (€3.77) | €1.52 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (€2.15) | €1.30 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (€3.74) | €1.05 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€23) | €7 | + 239% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (€1.89) | €1.83 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (€1.88) | €0.63 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 213% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (€5,093) | €1,170 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,166 (€2,775) | €821 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (€122) | €171 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (€2,590) | €742 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (€2,011) | €583 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (€92) | €97 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (€33) | €11 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $675 (€450) | €320 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (€141) | €77 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€14) | €9 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (€74) | €64 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€96) | €94 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (€116) | €96 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 159% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (€109,881) | €19,179 | + 473% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (€1.88) | €1.58 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€62) | €31 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (€28) | €10 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (€13) | €5.67 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (€46) | €32 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.89 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (€3.84) | €3.20 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (€6) | €3.20 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (€2.39) | €1.34 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (€3.72) | €2.42 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€22) | €18 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (€35) | €28 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€19) | €19 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (€143) | €50 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (€104) | €59 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€15) | €6 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.83) | €2.63 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €2.11 | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€614) | €435 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (€123) | €33 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.26 | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 122% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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