Cost of living in Singapore vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (262 NT$) | 150 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (170 NT$) | 122 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (116 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (63 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (74 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (73 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (341 NT$) | 263 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (91 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (53 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (106 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (654 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (61 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (49 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 163% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,742 (79,412 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (57,499 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (3,349 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (64,715 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (37,078 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (1,992 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (921 NT$) | 656 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (13,956 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (3,940 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (244 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (376 NT$) | 279 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (2,319 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (1,052 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (2,797 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (4,031 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 105% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (2,508,644 NT$) | 958,973 NT$ | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (48 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (2,065 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (282 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (229 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (285 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (1,204 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (222 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (123 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (167 NT$) | 157 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (73 NT$) | 63 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (89 NT$) | 68 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (683 NT$) | 333 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (1,142 NT$) | 664 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (559 NT$) | 507 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (7,199 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (3,122 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (452 NT$) | 289 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (136 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (231 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (15,988 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (7 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (3,247 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (294 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 645 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 77% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 148,564 NT$ (SGD $7,001) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 84,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City.
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