Cost of living in Singapore compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (Taka 1,075) | Taka 324 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Taka 777) | Taka 492 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Taka 521) | Taka 196 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (Taka 293) | Taka 92 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (Taka 383) | Taka 132 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (Taka 322) | Taka 78 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (Taka 993) | Taka 608 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (Taka 413) | Taka 223 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (Taka 269) | Taka 33 | + 722% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (Taka 449) | Taka 384 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Taka 2,565) | Taka 1,400 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (Taka 284) | Taka 111 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (Taka 210) | Taka 70 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 790% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 790% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (Taka 663,494) | Taka 43,758 | + 1416% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (Taka 420,656) | Taka 25,202 | + 1569% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (Taka 21,255) | Taka 3,035 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (Taka 378,513) | Taka 22,952 | + 1549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (Taka 268,582) | Taka 18,549 | + 1348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Taka 14,376) | Taka 7,137 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Taka 3,583) | Taka 1,213 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (Taka 59,246) | Taka 31,061 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Taka 15,045) | Taka 17,904 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 417 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (Taka 1,651) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Taka 8,357) | Taka 2,410 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Taka 4,639) | Taka 3,066 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (Taka 11,857) | Taka 6,410 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Taka 12,463) | Taka 4,273 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 226% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 226% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (Taka 12,386,475) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (Taka 243) | Taka 107 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (Taka 10,915) | Taka 2,440 | + 347% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 244% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 285 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Taka 3,028) | Taka 513 | + 490% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (Taka 5,158) | Taka 1,500 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 425 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (Taka 467) | Taka 333 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Taka 1,500) | Taka 376 | + 299% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (Taka 296) | Taka 85 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (Taka 415) | Taka 89 | + 367% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 445 | + 937% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 241% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (Taka 6,350) | Taka 1,308 | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Taka 2,289) | Taka 852 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (Taka 22,064) | Taka 1,768 | + 1148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Taka 9,109) | Taka 2,051 | + 344% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (Taka 1,962) | Taka 999 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Taka 507) | Taka 248 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Taka 842) | Taka 564 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Taka 73,245) | Taka 35,756 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Taka 16) | Taka 2.94 | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Taka 12,942) | Taka 2,601 | + 398% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Taka 1,153) | Taka 287 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 301% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,669 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 301% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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