Cost of living in Singapore vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 183 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 100 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 48 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 36 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 17 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 64 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 39 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 24 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 244 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 14 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 274% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,742 (Mex$ 56,226) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (Mex$ 40,711) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (Mex$ 2,371) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (Mex$ 45,820) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (Mex$ 26,252) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 770 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 351 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (Mex$ 9,881) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (Mex$ 2,790) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 88 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 54 | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 60% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 848 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 552 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 253% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 253% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (Mex$ 1,776,199) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 595% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (Mex$ 1,462) | Mex$ 424 | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 283 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 105 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 137 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (Mex$ 853) | Mex$ 517 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 58 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 43 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 36 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 19 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 87 | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 298 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 109 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (Mex$ 5,097) | Mex$ 675 | + 655% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 605 | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 110 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 54 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 36 | + 354% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (Mex$ 11,320) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (Mex$ 4.66) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (Mex$ 2,299) | Mex$ 522 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 53 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 835 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 184% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 116,579 (SGD $7,759) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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