Cost of living in Singapore is 305% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 162% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 162% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (943 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (636 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (428 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (265 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (373 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (263 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (880 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (370 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (211 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 452% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (367 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (2,298 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (185 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (184 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 713% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 713% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (499,596 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 1207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,241 (277,159 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 1086% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (12,014 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (254,069 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 701% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (197,219 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 941% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (9,019 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (3,251 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $675 (44,139 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (13,803 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (852 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (1,378 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 117% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (7,231 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (4,144 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (9,453 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (11,381 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 253% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 253% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (10,777,817 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 604% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (184 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (6,097 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (2,709 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (869 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 636% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (1,249 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 324% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (4,510 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (875 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 236% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (377 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (636 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (234 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (365 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 564% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (2,117 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 505% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 205% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Singapore | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (3,401 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (1,884 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (14,040 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 726% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (10,229 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (1,452 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (474 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (699 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 575% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (60,244 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (17 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 542% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $178 (11,631 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 393% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (977 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 195% | |
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TOTAL | + 305% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 553 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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