Cost of living in Singapore is 246% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
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| Food in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| SGD $12 (﷼ 390,590) | ﷼ 110,233 | 254% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| SGD $8 (﷼ 253,526) | ﷼ 250,000 | 1% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| SGD $5.49 (﷼ 174,114) | ﷼ 184,615 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| SGD $2.99 (﷼ 94,851) | ﷼ 20,000 | 374% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| SGD $3.49 (﷼ 110,690) | ﷼ 55,631 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| SGD $3.43 (﷼ 108,892) | ﷼ 33,385 | 226% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| SGD $16 (﷼ 509,382) | ﷼ 80,000 | 537% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| SGD $4.28 (﷼ 135,746) | ﷼ 40,000 | 239% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| SGD $2.50 (﷼ 79,173) | ﷼ 25,000 | 217% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| SGD $4.98 (﷼ 158,023) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| SGD $31 (﷼ 977,337) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| SGD $2.87 (﷼ 91,161) | ﷼ 68,506 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| SGD $2.29 (﷼ 72,599) | ﷼ 20,000 | 263% |
| Housing in Singapore is 418% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| SGD $3,813 (﷼ 120,943,565) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | 1412% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| SGD $2,710 (﷼ 85,937,258) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | 1922% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| SGD $158 (﷼ 5,005,749) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 25% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| SGD $3,050 (﷼ 96,723,262) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | 1834% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| SGD $1,747 (﷼ 55,416,239) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | 1483% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| SGD $94 (﷼ 2,976,694) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 26% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| SGD $43 (﷼ 1,376,100) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| SGD $658 (﷼ 20,858,461) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $186 (﷼ 5,889,296) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| SGD $11 (﷼ 364,262) | ﷼ 50,000 | 629% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| SGD $18 (﷼ 561,527) | ﷼ 100,000 | 462% |
| Clothes in Singapore is 207% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| SGD $109 (﷼ 3,465,870) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 247% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| SGD $50 (﷼ 1,571,903) | ﷼ 500,000 | 214% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $132 (﷼ 4,179,989) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 318% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| SGD $190 (﷼ 6,024,660) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | 101% |
| Transportation in Singapore is 388% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| SGD $118,218 (﷼ 3,749,411,620) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | 275% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| SGD $2.26 (﷼ 71,537) | ﷼ 13,763 | 420% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| SGD $97 (﷼ 3,086,688) | ﷼ 200,000 | 1443% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| SGD $13 (﷼ 421,440) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Singapore is 124% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| SGD $11 (﷼ 342,591) | ﷼ 100,000 | 243% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| SGD $13 (﷼ 426,001) | ﷼ 100,000 | 326% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| SGD $57 (﷼ 1,799,577) | ﷼ 250,000 | 620% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| SGD $10 (﷼ 331,988) | ﷼ 100,000 | 232% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| SGD $5.79 (﷼ 183,587) | ﷼ 125,000 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| SGD $8 (﷼ 250,136) | ﷼ 100,000 | 150% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| SGD $3.44 (﷼ 109,210) | ﷼ 100,000 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| SGD $4.21 (﷼ 133,371) | ﷼ 100,000 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| SGD $32 (﷼ 1,021,223) | ﷼ 100,000 | 921% |
| Entertainment in Singapore is 109% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Singapore | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| SGD $54 (﷼ 1,706,658) | ﷼ 400,000 | 327% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| SGD $26 (﷼ 834,777) | ﷼ 300,000 | 178% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| SGD $339 (﷼ 10,759,490) | ﷼ 500,000 | 2052% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| SGD $147 (﷼ 4,666,768) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 367% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| SGD $21 (﷼ 675,610) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| SGD $6 (﷼ 203,416) | ﷼ 50,698 | 301% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| SGD $11 (﷼ 345,271) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| SGD $753 (﷼ 23,895,117) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| SGD $0.31 (﷼ 9,842) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| SGD $153 (﷼ 4,853,290) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| SGD $14 (﷼ 439,284) | ﷼ 100,000 | 339% |
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 80,535,222 (SGD $2,539) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 23,300,000 in Kerman.