Cost of living in Singapore is 260% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 (85元) | 60元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (53元) | 31元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (38元) | 10元 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.00 (21元) | 10元 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.77 (31元) | 16元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 (20元) | 8元 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (68元) | 55元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.64 (30元) | 10元 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.81 (20元) | 5.81元 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (26元) | 4.51元 | + 467% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (177元) | 88元 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (16元) | 7元 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.60 (14元) | 6元 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 571% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 571% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,632 (35,537元) | 4,086元 | + 770% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (24,387元) | 2,915元 | + 736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (1,156元) | 250元 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (21,811元) | 2,928元 | + 645% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,999 (16,069元) | 2,068元 | + 677% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $139 (745元) | 201元 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (263元) | 92元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 (3,650元) | 2,612元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 (842元) | 327元 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (62元) | 30元 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (118元) | 39元 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $123 (659元) | 365元 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (340元) | 379元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (849元) | 484元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $195 (1,046元) | 308元 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 320% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 320% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (836,774元) | 184,335元 | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (15元) | 7元 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (452元) | 62元 | + 631% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (223元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (72元) | 25元 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (102元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $80 (428元) | 150元 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (72元) | 61元 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.63 (30元) | 25元 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (60元) | 27元 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.51 (19元) | 9元 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (30元) | 16元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (213元) | 39元 | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 172% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (298元) | 111元 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (135元) | 97元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 (1,140元) | 165元 | + 591% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $162 (868元) | 317元 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (119元) | 44元 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (39元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (59元) | 25元 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (4,940元) | 3,000元 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (1.42元) | 0.47元 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $205 (1,100元) | 230元 | + 379% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (85元) | 14元 | + 493% | |
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TOTAL | + 260% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 435 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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