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Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Rp 129,005) | Rp 67,984 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Rp 85,771) | Rp 49,814 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.51 (Rp 57,752) | Rp 30,274 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.04 (Rp 31,892) | Rp 19,634 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.86 (Rp 40,495) | Rp 23,198 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (Rp 31,327) | Rp 15,178 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (Rp 149,107) | Rp 70,887 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.93 (Rp 51,685) | Rp 40,336 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.93 (Rp 30,707) | Rp 20,381 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.40 (Rp 56,533) | Rp 31,325 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Rp 334,976) | Rp 441,343 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.52 (Rp 26,446) | Rp 18,270 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.27 (Rp 23,738) | Rp 15,610 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,238 (Rp 33,923,720) | Rp 14,560,000 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,549 (Rp 26,713,177) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $149 (Rp 1,558,790) | Rp 960,173 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,048 (Rp 31,936,700) | Rp 8,647,480 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,900 (Rp 19,908,022) | Rp 5,093,470 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (Rp 1,040,104) | Rp 679,229 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $39 (Rp 412,932) | Rp 247,500 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $633 (Rp 6,637,708) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $207 (Rp 2,164,850) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Rp 112,581) | Rp 62,053 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (Rp 169,948) | Rp 66,188 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $96 (Rp 1,003,794) | Rp 691,004 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $57 (Rp 600,751) | Rp 435,770 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $138 (Rp 1,441,752) | Rp 1,027,710 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $156 (Rp 1,631,265) | Rp 1,451,840 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $105,420 (Rp 1,104,575,069) | Rp 502,514,000 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (Rp 22,079) | Rp 9,196 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (Rp 981,370) | Rp 409,955 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 133,342) | Rp 30,248 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (Rp 169,342) | Rp 91,743 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (Rp 507,892) | Rp 336,389 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (Rp 131,236) | Rp 43,144 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (Rp 64,273) | Rp 23,875 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Rp 88,789) | Rp 36,922 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.30 (Rp 34,585) | Rp 15,996 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (Rp 44,124) | Rp 14,884 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $27 (Rp 284,570) | Rp 88,700 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (Rp 550,045) | Rp 217,146 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (Rp 256,484) | Rp 100,476 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $93 (Rp 976,938) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $140 (Rp 1,462,216) | Rp 515,708 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (Rp 250,824) | Rp 120,440 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Rp 77,472) | Rp 46,836 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 112,990) | Rp 60,579 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (Rp 7,524,774) | Rp 7,876,940 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (Rp 3,592) | Rp 1,651 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (Rp 1,614,564) | Rp 811,191 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Rp 144,018) | Rp 25,338 | + 468% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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