Cost of living in Singapore is 313% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | + 99% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $20 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 203 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 122 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $10 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 57 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $5.45 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 25 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $6 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 46 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $5.11 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 27 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $17 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 96 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 43 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.19 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 24 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 26 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $36 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 224 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.86 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 33 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.72 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 513% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 513% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $9,743 (Mex$ 137,039) | Mex$ 19,783 | + 593% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $7,575 (Mex$ 106,550) | Mex$ 9,353 | + 1039% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $269 (Mex$ 3,787) | Mex$ 1,085 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $6,817 (Mex$ 95,878) | Mex$ 14,030 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $4,836 (Mex$ 68,027) | Mex$ 5,067 | + 1242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $190 (Mex$ 2,667) | Mex$ 863 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 385 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $849 (Mex$ 11,939) | Mex$ 7,672 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $253 (Mex$ 3,552) | Mex$ 1,771 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 105 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 168 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 125% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $143 (Mex$ 2,012) | Mex$ 920 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $91 (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 552 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $196 (Mex$ 2,761) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $236 (Mex$ 3,322) | Mex$ 1,350 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 430% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 430% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $167,029 (Mex$ 2,349,336) | Mex$ 260,143 | + 803% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.38 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $162 (Mex$ 2,283) | Mex$ 424 | + 438% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $35 (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 274 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 145% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 106 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $25 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 159 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $93 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 610 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 63 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 45 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 37 | + 366% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.49 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 24 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 21 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 97 | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 211% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Singapore | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (Mex$ 1,241) | Mex$ 341 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $36 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 109 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $209 (Mex$ 2,933) | Mex$ 648 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $185 (Mex$ 2,600) | Mex$ 783 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 126 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 64 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 39 | + 364% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $1,093 (Mex$ 15,380) | Mex$ 9,321 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.35 (Mex$ 4.95) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $212 (Mex$ 2,986) | Mex$ 538 | + 454% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 57 | + 299% | |
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TOTAL | + 313% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 968 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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