Cost of living in Singapore vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 154 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 91 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.26 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 47 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.23 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 18 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.12 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 34 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.94 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 57 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.38 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 36 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.96 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.81 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 18 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 204 | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.65 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.89 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 14 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 341% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,419 (Mex$ 59,348) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,688 (Mex$ 46,660) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $159 (Mex$ 2,759) | Mex$ 901 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,734 (Mex$ 47,461) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,775 (Mex$ 30,818) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $112 (Mex$ 1,941) | Mex$ 647 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 351 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $597 (Mex$ 10,367) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $224 (Mex$ 3,891) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 89 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 58 | + 405% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 117% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $101 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 786 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $69 (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 560 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (Mex$ 2,366) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $182 (Mex$ 3,168) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 288% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 288% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,688 (Mex$ 1,938,754) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 722% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.28 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $89 (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 456 | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 272 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 150% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 94 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 114 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 471 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 63 | + 268% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.15 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 43 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 33 | + 284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.94 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.59 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 20 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $25 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 78 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 224% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 291 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 103 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $316 (Mex$ 5,489) | Mex$ 496 | + 1008% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $148 (Mex$ 2,575) | Mex$ 517 | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 89 | + 318% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 43 | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 30 | + 547% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (Mex$ 12,618) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.19 (Mex$ 3.22) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (Mex$ 2,670) | Mex$ 428 | + 524% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 47 | + 434% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,851 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 235% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 160,839 (SGD $9,266) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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