Cost of living in Singapore is 52% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 47 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 33 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.92 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 8 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.72 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 68 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.41 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 72% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (Dirham 17,032) | Dirham 8,389 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (Dirham 12,630) | Dirham 4,987 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (Dirham 742) | Dirham 835 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (Dirham 12,477) | Dirham 5,419 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (Dirham 8,872) | Dirham 3,583 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 646 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 296 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (Dirham 2,033) | Dirham 789 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 341 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 40 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 37 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 232 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 205 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 323 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 392 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,410 (Dirham 358,700) | Dirham 115,441 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.04 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.95 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 277 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 50 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 42% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 22 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 37 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 241 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 21 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.34 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 16 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 20 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 40 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 174 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 97 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $174 (Dirham 468) | Dirham 234 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 414 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 95 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 42 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Dirham 2,479) | Dirham 2,081 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.40 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 276 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 18 | + 130% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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