Cost of living in Singapore vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (31 zł) | 26 zł | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (8 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (45 zł) | 12 zł | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 225% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 204% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (14 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 335% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (87 zł) | 27 zł | + 225% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 141% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 204% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (10,149 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (7,611 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (429 zł) | 471 zł | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (8,085 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (4,977 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 384% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (264 zł) | 280 zł | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (122 zł) | 47 zł | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (1,847 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (522 zł) | 403 zł | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (32 zł) | 21 zł | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 201% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (307 zł) | 246 zł | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (141 zł) | 118 zł | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (370 zł) | 310 zł | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (534 zł) | 350 zł | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 196% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 196% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (332,048 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 369% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (273 zł) | 94 zł | + 189% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (159 zł) | 101 zł | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (84 zł) | 36 zł | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 153% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (137 zł) | 68 zł | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (74 zł) | 54 zł | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (953 zł) | 133 zł | + 619% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (413 zł) | 138 zł | + 200% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (60 zł) | 18 zł | + 238% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 115% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (31 zł) | 8 zł | + 276% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (2,139 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (0.87 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 195% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (430 zł) | 119 zł | + 260% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (39 zł) | 14 zł | + 181% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 21,535 zł (SGD $7,667) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,600 zł in Łódź.
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