Cost of living in Singapore compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Taka 706) | Taka 263 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Taka 510) | Taka 344 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (Taka 322) | Taka 162 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.17 (Taka 191) | Taka 74 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (Taka 231) | Taka 112 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (Taka 156) | Taka 50 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Taka 801) | Taka 581 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (Taka 259) | Taka 172 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.66 (Taka 160) | Taka 26 | + 511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.67 (Taka 281) | Taka 391 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Taka 1,855) | Taka 1,738 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (Taka 164) | Taka 103 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (Taka 145) | Taka 41 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,310 (Taka 199,619) | Taka 59,451 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (Taka 158,648) | Taka 33,978 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (Taka 9,451) | Taka 4,046 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (Taka 164,948) | Taka 35,113 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (Taka 107,117) | Taka 15,590 | + 587% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (Taka 6,109) | Taka 3,803 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (Taka 2,667) | Taka 1,167 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (Taka 35,378) | Taka 35,909 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (Taka 12,384) | Taka 13,069 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Taka 613) | Taka 431 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (Taka 1,035) | Taka 852 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Taka 6,142) | Taka 1,746 | + 252% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (Taka 3,830) | Taka 1,826 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (Taka 8,261) | Taka 5,220 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (Taka 11,269) | Taka 4,121 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (Taka 6,735,986) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (Taka 132) | Taka 96 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (Taka 5,501) | Taka 2,898 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (Taka 714) | Taka 133 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (Taka 1,445) | Taka 498 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (Taka 3,065) | Taka 1,000 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (Taka 685) | Taka 400 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (Taka 288) | Taka 164 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Taka 497) | Taka 356 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (Taka 220) | Taka 84 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (Taka 301) | Taka 141 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (Taka 1,547) | Taka 167 | + 828% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (Taka 3,469) | Taka 1,289 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (Taka 1,527) | Taka 888 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (Taka 20,543) | Taka 2,301 | + 793% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (Taka 7,847) | Taka 1,790 | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Taka 1,295) | Taka 817 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Taka 436) | Taka 304 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Taka 676) | Taka 536 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (Taka 41,486) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (Taka 10) | Taka 1.67 | + 492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (Taka 9,149) | Taka 1,882 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Taka 856) | Taka 272 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,743 prices entered by 536 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
60.310
BDT
/
SGD
Cost of living in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh