Cost of living in Singapore vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€4.99) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.43) | €3.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.87) | €0.97 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.18) | €2.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.15) | €1.87 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.47 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.67) | €1.70 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.56) | €1.22 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.11) | €1.71 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €7 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (€1.80) | €2.45 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €1.18 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 64% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (€2,258) | €1,020 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,693) | €836 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (€95) | €155 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (€1,799) | €779 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (€1,107) | €531 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (€59) | €123 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€411) | €383 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (€116) | €117 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (€68) | €79 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €43 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €93 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€119) | €129 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€73,869) | €23,515 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (€1.37) | €1.34 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €48 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (€8) | €28 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (€35) | €26 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €4.50 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (€3.62) | €3.72 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.93) | €3.39 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (€2.15) | €1.36 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (€2.63) | €2.40 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (€31) | €35 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €21 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (€212) | €48 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €51 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.01) | €3.09 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.65 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (€476) | €438 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.23 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€96) | €27 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €6 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 783 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €4,341 (SGD $6,947) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.
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