Cost of living in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 50 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.88 | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 31 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.16 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 9 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 78 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.57 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (Dirham 15,655) | Dirham 10,266 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (Dirham 13,384) | Dirham 5,786 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (Dirham 824) | Dirham 854 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,217 (Dirham 11,584) | Dirham 6,608 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (Dirham 8,399) | Dirham 4,550 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 605 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 287 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $827 (Dirham 2,272) | Dirham 791 | + 187% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $190 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 328 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 41 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 37 | + 43% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 221 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $71 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 200 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (Dirham 405) | Dirham 338 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Dirham 431) | Dirham 373 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 59% 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 $152,561 (Dirham 419,041) | Dirham 121,769 | + 244% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.78 | + 202% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 324 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $23 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 50 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 15% 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 37) | Dirham 22 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $20 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 37 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 273 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 23 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.89 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 12 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.03 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $42 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 39 | + 196% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 174 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 102 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $212 (Dirham 583) | Dirham 275 | + 112% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 321 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 87 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 41 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Dirham 2,532) | Dirham 2,079 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.53 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 263 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 19 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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