Cost of living in Singapore compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Taka 776) | Taka 230 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Taka 509) | Taka 376 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (Taka 349) | Taka 184 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (Taka 186) | Taka 79 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (Taka 203) | Taka 105 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (Taka 219) | Taka 54 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (Taka 1,147) | Taka 526 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (Taka 272) | Taka 159 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (Taka 159) | Taka 28 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (Taka 317) | Taka 442 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Taka 1,961) | Taka 1,461 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (Taka 185) | Taka 102 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (Taka 146) | Taka 45 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (Taka 246,339) | Taka 64,159 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (Taka 185,161) | Taka 34,477 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (Taka 10,720) | Taka 4,050 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (Taka 194,085) | Taka 39,073 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (Taka 111,198) | Taka 22,885 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (Taka 5,354) | Taka 4,140 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Taka 2,836) | Taka 1,099 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (Taka 41,855) | Taka 37,254 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (Taka 11,890) | Taka 15,000 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Taka 719) | Taka 411 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (Taka 1,127) | Taka 621 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (Taka 7,211) | Taka 1,987 | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (Taka 3,154) | Taka 2,314 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (Taka 8,963) | Taka 4,295 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (Taka 11,243) | Taka 4,454 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (Taka 7,523,580) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (Taka 140) | Taka 94 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (Taka 6,194) | Taka 1,477 | + 319% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Taka 820) | Taka 129 | + 536% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (Taka 636) | Taka 491 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (Taka 4,419) | Taka 1,039 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (Taka 890) | Taka 405 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (Taka 480) | Taka 230 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (Taka 588) | Taka 411 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (Taka 184) | Taka 82 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (Taka 272) | Taka 100 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (Taka 2,205) | Taka 240 | + 819% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (Taka 3,439) | Taka 1,281 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (Taka 1,675) | Taka 958 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (Taka 8,504) | Taka 2,373 | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (Taka 9,364) | Taka 2,103 | + 345% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Taka 1,364) | Taka 1,179 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (Taka 382) | Taka 284 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Taka 693) | Taka 638 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 (Taka 45,257) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Taka 10,347) | Taka 1,420 | + 629% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Taka 881) | Taka 258 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
63.642
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,462 prices entered by 358 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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