Cost of living in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (C$15) | C$23 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (C$11) | C$12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (C$4.13) | C$3.59 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (C$5.79) | C$4.03 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (C$4.32) | C$5.14 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (C$14) | C$8 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (C$6) | C$4.04 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (C$3.46) | C$2.64 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (C$6) | C$3.58 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (C$38) | C$15 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (C$3.04) | C$2.61 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (C$3.02) | C$1.67 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (C$7,145) | C$2,271 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (C$4,532) | C$1,690 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (C$199) | C$203 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (C$4,195) | C$1,381 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (C$3,149) | C$1,054 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 (C$135) | C$155 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (C$51) | C$57 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 (C$622) | C$344 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (C$147) | C$121 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (C$13) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (C$26) | C$22 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (C$119) | C$54 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (C$68) | C$40 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (C$155) | C$102 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (C$187) | C$106 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (C$177,138) | C$24,467 | + 624% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (C$3.03) | C$1.60 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (C$100) | C$92 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (C$45) | C$29 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (C$14) | C$12 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (C$21) | C$14 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (C$74) | C$74 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (C$6) | C$5.28 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$4.87 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (C$3.85) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (C$6) | C$2.71 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (C$35) | C$22 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Singapore | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (C$56) | C$47 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (C$31) | C$28 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (C$231) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (C$168) | C$89 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (C$24) | C$11 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (C$8) | C$4.79 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$7 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (C$990) | C$569 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (C$0.28) | C$0.33 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (C$199) | C$39 | + 410% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (C$17) | C$14 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 521 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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