Cost of living in Singapore is 211% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 89% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (Rp 205,696) | Rp 116,602 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 (Rp 136,589) | Rp 67,373 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Rp 84,655) | Rp 37,268 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.40 (Rp 50,075) | Rp 28,187 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (Rp 74,747) | Rp 31,754 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (Rp 89,042) | Rp 17,446 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (Rp 204,855) | Rp 186,938 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (Rp 73,796) | Rp 59,896 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (Rp 44,972) | Rp 37,975 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (Rp 79,733) | Rp 34,953 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $46 (Rp 526,230) | Rp 353,480 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.83 (Rp 43,512) | Rp 17,781 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (Rp 37,992) | Rp 20,983 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 267% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,143 (Rp 69,874,432) | Rp 24,383,500 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (Rp 63,224,258) | Rp 12,152,000 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $270 (Rp 3,074,359) | Rp 1,493,680 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,169 (Rp 58,792,667) | Rp 10,632,000 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,618 (Rp 41,154,798) | Rp 5,396,580 | + 663% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $240 (Rp 2,732,392) | Rp 617,232 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (Rp 529,110) | Rp 332,832 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (Rp 9,637,571) | Rp 4,669,590 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (Rp 1,521,078) | Rp 1,601,210 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Rp 112,076) | Rp 63,041 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (Rp 247,987) | Rp 83,098 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 101% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $148 (Rp 1,686,277) | Rp 889,377 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (Rp 1,816,157) | Rp 802,924 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $185 (Rp 2,104,423) | Rp 1,336,780 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (Rp 2,867,982) | Rp 2,068,800 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 332% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 332% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,347 (Rp 1,755,699,186) | Rp 316,825,000 | + 454% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.94 (Rp 44,799) | Rp 11,627 | + 285% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $123 (Rp 1,393,473) | Rp 396,378 | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $43 (Rp 485,847) | Rp 104,097 | + 367% | |
| Personal Care | + 270% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 270% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 144,027) | Rp 49,796 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Rp 428,798) | Rp 73,097 | + 487% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (Rp 1,155,747) | Rp 349,942 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (Rp 120,522) | Rp 33,231 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (Rp 104,429) | Rp 25,833 | + 304% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Rp 212,779) | Rp 42,427 | + 402% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.71 (Rp 53,524) | Rp 34,659 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (Rp 99,935) | Rp 22,170 | + 351% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $61 (Rp 691,327) | Rp 142,450 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 170% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (Rp 1,318,205) | Rp 239,017 | + 452% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $49 (Rp 552,920) | Rp 224,646 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (Rp 3,298,094) | Rp 362,797 | + 809% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $234 (Rp 2,665,268) | Rp 866,631 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (Rp 311,016) | Rp 110,512 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (Rp 87,391) | Rp 39,767 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (Rp 155,002) | Rp 46,813 | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (Rp 11,330,287) | Rp 8,479,240 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (Rp 2,966) | Rp 1,316 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $219 (Rp 2,495,359) | Rp 1,056,440 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Rp 179,084) | Rp 36,624 | + 389% | |
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TOTAL | + 211% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,180 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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