Cost of living in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
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| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| SGD $12 ($9) | $13 | 30% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| SGD $8 ($6) | $8 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| SGD $5.49 ($4.13) | $4.42 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| SGD $2.99 ($2.25) | $0.59 | 280% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| SGD $3.49 ($2.63) | $2.20 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $3.69 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| SGD $16 ($12) | $5.97 | 103% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| SGD $4.28 ($3.22) | $3.05 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| SGD $2.50 ($1.88) | $1.38 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| SGD $4.98 ($3.75) | $3.58 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| SGD $31 ($23) | $14 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $2.29 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $1.98 | 13% |
| Housing in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| SGD $3,813 ($2,871) | $1,637 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| SGD $2,710 ($2,040) | $1,036 | 97% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| SGD $158 ($119) | $179 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| SGD $3,050 ($2,296) | $1,039 | 121% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| SGD $1,747 ($1,315) | $774 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| SGD $94 ($71) | $91 | 22% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| SGD $43 ($33) | $43 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| SGD $658 ($495) | $263 | 88% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $186 ($140) | $124 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| SGD $11 ($9) | $10 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| SGD $18 ($13) | $19 | 30% |
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| SGD $109 ($82) | $47 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| SGD $50 ($37) | $43 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $132 ($99) | $72 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| SGD $190 ($143) | $113 | 26% |
| Transportation in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| SGD $118,218 ($88,993) | $23,601 | 277% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| SGD $2.26 ($1.70) | $0.60 | 184% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| SGD $97 ($73) | $59 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| SGD $13 ($10) | $17 | 42% |
| Personal Care in Singapore is 20% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $11 ($8) | $9 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| SGD $13 ($10) | $22 | 53% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| SGD $57 ($43) | $102 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| SGD $10 ($8) | $7 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| SGD $5.79 ($4.36) | $3.39 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| SGD $8 ($5.94) | $3.96 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| SGD $3.44 ($2.59) | $3.27 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| SGD $4.21 ($3.17) | $1.59 | 99% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| SGD $32 ($24) | $20 | 20% |
| Entertainment in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Singapore | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| SGD $54 ($41) | $48 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| SGD $26 ($20) | $25 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| SGD $339 ($255) | $111 | 130% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| SGD $147 ($111) | $93 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| SGD $21 ($16) | $9 | 83% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| SGD $6 ($4.83) | $5.32 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| SGD $11 ($8) | $5.32 | 54% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| SGD $753 ($567) | $429 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.19 | 26% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| SGD $153 ($115) | $35 | 227% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| SGD $14 ($10) | $6 | 68% |
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