Cost of living in Singapore compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (COL$38,669) | COL$33,092 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (COL$29,477) | COL$26,075 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (COL$22,752) | COL$10,642 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (COL$11,801) | COL$4,375 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (COL$15,927) | COL$9,362 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (COL$11,012) | COL$4,165 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (COL$49,495) | COL$12,506 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (COL$20,329) | COL$8,560 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (COL$12,890) | COL$3,767 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (COL$19,145) | COL$3,731 | + 413% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (COL$144,759) | COL$46,753 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (COL$10,690) | COL$6,183 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (COL$9,786) | COL$3,421 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 460% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 460% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (COL$19,463,080) | COL$3,428,560 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (COL$14,432,725) | COL$1,666,590 | + 766% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (COL$847,445) | COL$283,492 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (COL$14,257,379) | COL$1,713,440 | + 732% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (COL$10,138,014) | COL$989,160 | + 925% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (COL$555,974) | COL$220,921 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (COL$135,842) | COL$70,509 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (COL$2,291,218) | COL$1,449,020 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (COL$581,848) | COL$469,425 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (COL$38,609) | COL$21,423 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (COL$75,591) | COL$16,977 | + 345% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (COL$441,097) | COL$192,112 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (COL$179,419) | COL$127,186 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (COL$440,750) | COL$332,156 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (COL$481,964) | COL$252,538 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 224% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (COL$470,562,477) | COL$72,343,500 | + 550% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (COL$9,302) | COL$4,039 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (COL$395,766) | COL$143,762 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 133% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (COL$39,193) | COL$16,886 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (COL$117,097) | COL$29,435 | + 298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (COL$222,894) | COL$116,122 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (COL$40,339) | COL$20,817 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.47 (COL$16,803) | COL$14,173 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (COL$57,991) | COL$18,584 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (COL$11,454) | COL$8,054 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (COL$16,049) | COL$5,634 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (COL$147,371) | COL$29,728 | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 234% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Singapore | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (COL$269,345) | COL$45,987 | + 486% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (COL$93,771) | COL$30,822 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (COL$662,399) | COL$118,019 | + 461% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (COL$466,516) | COL$117,272 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (COL$70,200) | COL$32,433 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (COL$21,491) | COL$10,293 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (COL$36,595) | COL$4,863 | + 653% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (COL$2,832,565) | COL$2,615,310 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (COL$950) | COL$242 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (COL$581,500) | COL$125,728 | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (COL$47,815) | COL$11,597 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 235% more expensive than in Colombia
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