Cost of living in Singapore vs San Luis, Argentina

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Food | + 166% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 166% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (ARS $861) | ARS $652 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (ARS $559) | ARS $505 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (ARS $384) | ARS $127 | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (ARS $209) | ARS $68 | + 208% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (ARS $244) | ARS $105 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (ARS $240) | ARS $50 | + 377% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (ARS $1,123) | ARS $176 | + 539% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (ARS $299) | ARS $75 | + 299% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (ARS $175) | ARS $35 | + 405% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (ARS $349) | ARS $61 | + 475% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (ARS $2,156) | ARS $229 | + 843% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (ARS $201) | ARS $116 | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (ARS $160) | ARS $22 | + 629% | |
Housing | + 692% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 692% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (ARS $266,754) | ARS $20,335 | + 1212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (ARS $189,544) | ARS $14,313 | + 1224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (ARS $11,041) | ARS $4,748 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (ARS $213,333) | ARS $18,747 | + 1038% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (ARS $122,226) | ARS $11,819 | + 934% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (ARS $6,565) | ARS $2,238 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (ARS $3,035) | ARS $887 | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (ARS $46,006) | ARS $14,392 | + 220% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (ARS $12,989) | ARS $7,538 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (ARS $803) | ARS $291 | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (ARS $1,239) | ARS $172 | + 618% | |
Clothes | + 215% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 215% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (ARS $7,644) | ARS $1,609 | + 375% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (ARS $3,467) | ARS $1,148 | + 202% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (ARS $9,219) | ARS $4,374 | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (ARS $13,288) | ARS $4,678 | + 184% | |
Transportation | + 418% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 418% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (ARS $8,269,725) | ARS $577,413 | + 1332% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (ARS $158) | ARS $51 | + 209% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (ARS $6,808) | ARS $2,086 | + 226% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (ARS $930) | ARS $248 | + 275% | |
Personal Care | + 253% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 253% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (ARS $756) | ARS $302 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (ARS $940) | ARS $389 | + 141% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (ARS $3,969) | ARS $743 | + 434% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (ARS $732) | ARS $204 | + 258% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (ARS $405) | ARS $134 | + 203% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (ARS $552) | ARS $159 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (ARS $241) | ARS $58 | + 315% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (ARS $294) | ARS $57 | + 416% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (ARS $2,252) | ARS $404 | + 458% | |
Entertainment | + 180% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 180% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (ARS $3,764) | ARS $712 | + 429% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (ARS $1,841) | ARS $449 | + 310% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (ARS $23,731) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (ARS $10,293) | ARS $2,648 | + 289% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (ARS $1,490) | ARS $270 | + 452% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (ARS $449) | ARS $103 | + 336% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (ARS $762) | ARS $86 | + 791% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (ARS $52,703) | ARS $56,697 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (ARS $22) | ARS $16 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (ARS $10,704) | ARS $2,186 | + 390% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (ARS $969) | ARS $117 | + 730% | |
TOTAL | + 335% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 335% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $248,078 (SGD $3,546) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Luis.
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