Cost of living in Singapore compared to Greece
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.00) | €7 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.43) | €3.79 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.87) | €1.27 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.18) | €3.61 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.15) | €1.30 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (€11) | €4.65 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.67) | €1.28 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.56) | €0.86 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.11) | €1.15 | + 171% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €10 | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (€1.82) | €1.90 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €0.79 | + 80% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 142% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (€2,258) | €767 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,693) | €511 | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (€95) | €115 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (€1,799) | €479 | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,867 (€1,167) | €338 | + 245% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (€53) | €79 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €20 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€411) | €262 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (€117) | €100 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€12) | €6 | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (€71) | €70 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €27 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (€88) | €91 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (€110) | €88 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 112% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€73,875) | €20,939 | + 253% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (€1.37) | €1.44 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €31 | + 99% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.56 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (€43) | €31 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (€9) | €3.76 | + 132% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.72) | €3.30 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.78) | €3.65 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (€1.81) | €1.77 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (€2.67) | €2.15 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€20) | €11 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (€35) | €32 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €15 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (€84) | €40 | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €48 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (€3.75) | €3.98 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.22 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $744 (€465) | €463 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.23 (€0.14) | €0.36 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (€102) | €40 | + 152% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.52 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Greece
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