Cost of living in Singapore is 206% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($9) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.79 ($4.32) | $2.69 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.61 ($2.69) | $1.08 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.04 ($3.75) | $2.11 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.93 ($2.93) | $0.96 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 ($9) | $3.60 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.05 ($3.76) | $1.86 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.09 ($2.30) | $0.85 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.63 ($4.19) | $1.24 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $16 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.30 ($2.46) | $1.81 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.73 ($2.03) | $0.88 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 437% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,098 ($6,032) | $702 | + 760% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,293 ($3,942) | $423 | + 832% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $262 ($195) | $58 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,421 ($3,293) | $541 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,124 ($2,327) | $299 | + 678% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $176 ($131) | $42 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 ($34) | $24 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 ($563) | $467 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 ($141) | $123 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 ($11) | $5.40 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 ($15) | $10 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 ($74) | $52 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 ($43) | $39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 ($111) | $101 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $148 ($110) | $63 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 326% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 326% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,372 ($115,719) | $16,992 | + 581% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 ($2.28) | $0.85 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $127 ($95) | $23 | + 303% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 127% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($9) | $4.23 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 ($28) | $7 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $70 ($52) | $30 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $3.08 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 ($5.04) | $3.40 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 ($14) | $7 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 ($2.76) | $1.66 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 ($3.88) | $1.36 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 ($51) | $17 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Singapore | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 ($60) | $14 | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 ($21) | $11 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 ($208) | $61 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $106 ($79) | $47 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 ($19) | $9 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.70) | $3.19 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 ($8) | $1.25 | + 508% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $966 ($720) | $801 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 ($0.15) | $0.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 ($112) | $43 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 ($11) | $3.22 | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 206% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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