Cost of living in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 56% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (Dinar 3.776) | Dinar 2.616 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Dinar 2.729) | Dinar 2.540 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Dinar 1.829) | Dinar 1.271 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 0.594 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (Dinar 1.345) | Dinar 1.076 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (Dinar 1.129) | Dinar 0.403 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (Dinar 3.486) | Dinar 1.769 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (Dinar 1.450) | Dinar 0.760 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (Dinar 0.945) | Dinar 0.282 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (Dinar 1.577) | Dinar 0.710 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (Dinar 0.997) | Dinar 0.986 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (Dinar 0.736) | Dinar 0.414 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 185% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (Dinar 2,330) | Dinar 594 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (Dinar 1,477) | Dinar 387 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (Dinar 1,329) | Dinar 366 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (Dinar 943) | Dinar 282 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 61 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 114 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 34 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (Dinar 4.042) | Dinar 3.196 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (Dinar 5.798) | Dinar 2.506 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 17 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 34 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 215% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (Dinar 43,489) | Dinar 8,899 | + 389% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (Dinar 0.854) | Dinar 0.195 | + 337% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 14 | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Dinar 3.532) | Dinar 1.773 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.870 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Dinar 3.678) | Dinar 2.526 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 2.637 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Dinar 5.218) | Dinar 2.240 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (Dinar 1.034) | Dinar 1.209 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (Dinar 1.453) | Dinar 1.329 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $47 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.476 | + 433% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 24 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 21 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.912 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Dinar 1.779) | Dinar 1.816 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Dinar 2.955) | Dinar 3.032 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Dinar 257) | Dinar 280 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.039 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 30 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Dinar 4.146) | Dinar 2.086 | + 99% | |
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TOTAL | + 122% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,182 prices entered by 155 different people.
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