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Cost of living in Singapore compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Taka 746) | Taka 303 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Taka 514) | Taka 420 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.16 (Taka 321) | Taka 237 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.98 (Taka 186) | Taka 76 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.68 (Taka 229) | Taka 106 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.98 (Taka 185) | Taka 59 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Taka 815) | Taka 355 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.77 (Taka 297) | Taka 154 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.95 (Taka 184) | Taka 25 | + 626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.10 (Taka 318) | Taka 393 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Taka 1,924) | Taka 1,924 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.48 (Taka 154) | Taka 102 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (Taka 139) | Taka 50 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 261% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,248 (Taka 202,443) | Taka 39,704 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,591 (Taka 161,517) | Taka 34,418 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (Taka 9,349) | Taka 3,564 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,071 (Taka 191,420) | Taka 40,144 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,892 (Taka 117,966) | Taka 22,336 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (Taka 6,186) | Taka 3,597 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $37 (Taka 2,338) | Taka 1,468 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (Taka 40,225) | Taka 40,792 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $201 (Taka 12,520) | Taka 12,653 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Taka 650) | Taka 317 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (Taka 994) | Taka 563 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (Taka 6,212) | Taka 2,187 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Taka 3,622) | Taka 2,145 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (Taka 8,206) | Taka 4,980 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $163 (Taka 10,141) | Taka 3,868 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $103,887 (Taka 6,476,055) | Taka 2,393,140 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (Taka 136) | Taka 87 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (Taka 5,679) | Taka 3,138 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Taka 793) | Taka 272 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (Taka 1,007) | Taka 579 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (Taka 3,022) | Taka 1,088 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (Taka 781) | Taka 319 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (Taka 382) | Taka 319 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Taka 528) | Taka 385 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.30 (Taka 206) | Taka 92 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.00 (Taka 249) | Taka 117 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $27 (Taka 1,679) | Taka 270 | + 521% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (Taka 3,437) | Taka 1,216 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (Taka 1,516) | Taka 736 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $124 (Taka 7,721) | Taka 2,511 | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $144 (Taka 8,951) | Taka 2,227 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (Taka 1,468) | Taka 1,143 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Taka 458) | Taka 322 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Taka 672) | Taka 420 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (Taka 44,768) | Taka 35,756 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (Taka 21) | Taka 13 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $164 (Taka 10,235) | Taka 1,592 | + 543% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Taka 855) | Taka 224 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
62.337
BDT
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,956 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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