- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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 747) | Taka 329 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Taka 502) | Taka 426 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.56 (Taka 339) | Taka 173 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.18 (Taka 194) | Taka 73 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (Taka 241) | Taka 98 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.00 (Taka 183) | Taka 58 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Taka 774) | Taka 368 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.94 (Taka 302) | Taka 147 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.82 (Taka 172) | Taka 24 | + 612% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.13 (Taka 313) | Taka 342 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (Taka 2,008) | Taka 2,486 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.58 (Taka 157) | Taka 101 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.38 (Taka 145) | Taka 46 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 227% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,324 (Taka 203,038) | Taka 42,612 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,584 (Taka 157,854) | Taka 34,991 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (Taka 9,351) | Taka 3,724 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,051 (Taka 186,362) | Taka 42,959 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,906 (Taka 116,428) | Taka 25,756 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (Taka 6,169) | Taka 3,716 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (Taka 2,652) | Taka 2,062 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $637 (Taka 38,898) | Taka 43,935 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $237 (Taka 14,478) | Taka 14,666 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Taka 630) | Taka 291 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (Taka 983) | Taka 545 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (Taka 6,132) | Taka 2,103 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (Taka 3,407) | Taka 2,596 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (Taka 8,122) | Taka 4,703 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $166 (Taka 10,125) | Taka 4,026 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $106,804 (Taka 6,524,790) | Taka 3,281,160 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (Taka 129) | Taka 92 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (Taka 5,867) | Taka 2,448 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Taka 781) | Taka 297 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $23 (Taka 1,414) | Taka 476 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (Taka 2,816) | Taka 1,238 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (Taka 807) | Taka 370 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.39 (Taka 329) | Taka 304 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (Taka 523) | Taka 360 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.10 (Taka 189) | Taka 87 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.97 (Taka 242) | Taka 110 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (Taka 1,748) | Taka 320 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (Taka 3,377) | Taka 1,533 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (Taka 1,476) | Taka 787 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $160 (Taka 9,790) | Taka 3,706 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (Taka 9,077) | Taka 2,759 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $26 (Taka 1,571) | Taka 1,315 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Taka 414) | Taka 332 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Taka 644) | Taka 547 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $725 (Taka 44,283) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (Taka 17) | Taka 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $148 (Taka 9,059) | Taka 2,557 | + 254% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Taka 840) | Taka 229 | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
61.091
BDT
/
SGD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,143 prices entered by 1,258 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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