Cost of living in Singapore compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 (284 Kč) | 211 Kč | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (179 Kč) | 203 Kč | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (128 Kč) | 107 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.00 (72 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.77 (104 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.96 (71 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (236 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.60 (100 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.31 (59 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.91 (88 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (593 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 289% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.84 (51 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.60 (47 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 165% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,632 (119,072 Kč) | 34,625 Kč | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (81,711 Kč) | 28,343 Kč | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (3,872 Kč) | 5,065 Kč | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (73,081 Kč) | 22,052 Kč | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,999 (53,841 Kč) | 17,003 Kč | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $119 (2,140 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (880 Kč) | 390 Kč | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $710 (12,738 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $177 (3,175 Kč) | 4,425 Kč | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (234 Kč) | 390 Kč | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (414 Kč) | 268 Kč | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $123 (2,207 Kč) | 2,426 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (1,139 Kč) | 990 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (2,863 Kč) | 2,231 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $181 (3,254 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 200% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (2,803,701 Kč) | 543,186 Kč | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (51 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (1,515 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (255 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (215 Kč) | 230 Kč | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $111 (1,993 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (238 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (112 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (258 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.42 (43 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (160 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $36 (641 Kč) | 418 Kč | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Singapore | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (1,005 Kč) | 608 Kč | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (453 Kč) | 480 Kč | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $477 (8,568 Kč) | 1,798 Kč | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (2,812 Kč) | 793 Kč | + 255% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (424 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (134 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (191 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (16,552 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.02 Kč | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $198 (3,561 Kč) | 1,954 Kč | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (286 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 906 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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