Cost of living in Singapore is 233% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (41 zł) | 32 zł | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (30 zł) | 23 zł | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (12 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 288% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (45 zł) | 13 zł | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (19 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (13 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.47 (17 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 403% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (136 zł) | 32 zł | + 324% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (10 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 371% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (20,051 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (14,869 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (873 zł) | 537 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (14,688 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (10,444 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (573 zł) | 317 zł | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (140 zł) | 41 zł | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (2,393 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (599 zł) | 516 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (39 zł) | 34 zł | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (78 zł) | 22 zł | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (333 zł) | 256 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (185 zł) | 135 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (454 zł) | 286 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (497 zł) | 380 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 276% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 276% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $161,920 (512,521 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 452% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (408 zł) | 110 zł | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (40 zł) | 19 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (119 zł) | 44 zł | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (230 zł) | 157 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.34 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (59 zł) | 12 zł | + 400% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (12 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (125 zł) | 45 zł | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (243 zł) | 87 zł | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (97 zł) | 66 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $174 (551 zł) | 184 zł | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (481 zł) | 161 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (72 zł) | 18 zł | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (38 zł) | 11 zł | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (2,918 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (0.98 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (599 zł) | 133 zł | + 351% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (49 zł) | 18 zł | + 167% | |
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TOTAL | + 233% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,137 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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