Cost of living in Singapore compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Shilling1,154) | Shilling623 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (Shilling915) | Shilling1,097 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (Shilling612) | Shilling512 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (Shilling351) | Shilling125 | + 182% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (Shilling509) | Shilling300 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (Shilling364) | Shilling81 | + 350% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Shilling1,299) | Shilling691 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (Shilling512) | Shilling224 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (Shilling341) | Shilling106 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (Shilling576) | Shilling236 | + 144% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (Shilling3,509) | Shilling1,531 | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (Shilling307) | Shilling180 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (Shilling298) | Shilling69 | + 335% | |
Housing | + 305% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 305% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (Shilling571,045) | Shilling136,525 | + 318% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (Shilling488,193) | Shilling60,816 | + 703% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (Shilling30,054) | Shilling7,965 | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (Shilling424,505) | Shilling52,746 | + 705% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (Shilling306,358) | Shilling25,285 | + 1112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (Shilling16,081) | Shilling2,500 | + 543% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (Shilling4,580) | Shilling5,475 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (Shilling85,565) | Shilling20,000 | + 328% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (Shilling10,488) | Shilling15,000 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Shilling1,178) | Shilling1,000 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (Shilling1,951) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 173% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 173% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Shilling10,208) | Shilling2,224 | + 359% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (Shilling7,348) | Shilling3,063 | + 140% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (Shilling14,773) | Shilling6,171 | + 139% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Shilling15,716) | Shilling6,290 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 205% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 205% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (Shilling15,490,137) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 554% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (Shilling309) | Shilling200 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (Shilling12,085) | Shilling4,328 | + 179% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (Shilling1,362) | Shilling1,000 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (Shilling3,676) | Shilling1,800 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (Shilling7,180) | Shilling2,960 | + 143% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Shilling1,313) | Shilling200 | + 557% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (Shilling545) | Shilling313 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (Shilling1,438) | Shilling1,100 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (Shilling532) | Shilling237 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (Shilling578) | Shilling150 | + 285% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (Shilling4,984) | Shilling1,247 | + 300% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Singapore | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (Shilling7,649) | Shilling2,138 | + 258% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Shilling2,877) | Shilling1,561 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (Shilling38,746) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Shilling11,569) | Shilling4,289 | + 170% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Shilling2,161) | Shilling795 | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Shilling651) | Shilling305 | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Shilling1,246) | Shilling262 | + 376% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Shilling92,365) | Shilling80,000 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling3.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (Shilling15,880) | Shilling5,916 | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Shilling1,625) | Shilling337 | + 383% | |
TOTAL | + 188% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 613 prices entered by 140 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Kenya
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