Cost of living in Singapore compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (Taka 929) | Taka 532 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (Taka 549) | Taka 488 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (Taka 344) | Taka 263 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (Taka 214) | Taka 98 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (Taka 273) | Taka 134 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (Taka 211) | Taka 96 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Taka 845) | Taka 329 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (Taka 304) | Taka 203 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (Taka 179) | Taka 27 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (Taka 318) | Taka 530 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Taka 1,959) | Taka 1,346 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (Taka 172) | Taka 112 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (Taka 155) | Taka 58 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 402% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 402% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,528 (Taka 348,222) | Taka 43,087 | + 708% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,323 (Taka 209,325) | Taka 21,416 | + 877% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $228 (Taka 14,380) | Taka 4,489 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,159 (Taka 199,000) | Taka 37,342 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,218 (Taka 139,703) | Taka 20,129 | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $137 (Taka 8,636) | Taka 3,105 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Taka 2,860) | Taka 947 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $717 (Taka 45,156) | Taka 36,542 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $263 (Taka 16,567) | Taka 16,205 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Taka 747) | Taka 369 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (Taka 1,266) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (Taka 6,099) | Taka 2,612 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (Taka 3,342) | Taka 3,117 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (Taka 8,740) | Taka 9,947 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (Taka 9,199) | Taka 6,827 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 196% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (Taka 8,187,882) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.57 (Taka 162) | Taka 91 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (Taka 6,975) | Taka 1,696 | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (Taka 853) | Taka 296 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 1,395 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (Taka 4,631) | Taka 1,191 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (Taka 930) | Taka 498 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (Taka 490) | Taka 208 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (Taka 625) | Taka 690 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (Taka 190) | Taka 173 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (Taka 227) | Taka 229 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (Taka 2,595) | Taka 304 | + 755% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Singapore | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (Taka 3,762) | Taka 1,410 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (Taka 1,686) | Taka 885 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (Taka 4,881) | Taka 1,939 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (Taka 5,555) | Taka 3,617 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Taka 1,396) | Taka 1,328 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Taka 379) | Taka 393 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (Taka 661) | Taka 594 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (Taka 52,902) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Taka 13) | Taka 2.19 | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (Taka 8,956) | Taka 1,057 | + 747% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Taka 906) | Taka 264 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,308 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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