Cost of living in Singapore compared to Namibia
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (162 N$) | 141 N$ | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (128 N$) | 109 N$ | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (86 N$) | 78 N$ | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (49 N$) | 23 N$ | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (71 N$) | 59 N$ | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (51 N$) | 37 N$ | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (182 N$) | 81 N$ | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (72 N$) | 31 N$ | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (48 N$) | 55 N$ | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (81 N$) | 16 N$ | + 414% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (492 N$) | 183 N$ | + 169% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (43 N$) | 23 N$ | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (42 N$) | 14 N$ | + 193% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 132% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (80,007 N$) | 21,247 N$ | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (68,399 N$) | 16,235 N$ | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (4,211 N$) | 3,115 N$ | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (59,476 N$) | 18,938 N$ | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (42,923 N$) | 12,195 N$ | + 252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (2,253 N$) | 2,526 N$ | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (642 N$) | 1,134 N$ | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (11,988 N$) | 8,059 N$ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (1,469 N$) | 3,448 N$ | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (165 N$) | 150 N$ | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (273 N$) | 341 N$ | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (1,430 N$) | 917 N$ | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (1,029 N$) | 494 N$ | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (2,070 N$) | 1,500 N$ | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (2,202 N$) | 1,857 N$ | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 290% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 290% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (2,170,275 N$) | 715,000 N$ | + 204% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (43 N$) | 21 N$ | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (1,693 N$) | 150 N$ | + 1029% | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (191 N$) | 80 N$ | + 139% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (515 N$) | 298 N$ | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (1,006 N$) | 644 N$ | + 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (184 N$) | 20 N$ | + 820% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (76 N$) | 27 N$ | + 177% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (201 N$) | 47 N$ | + 331% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (75 N$) | 52 N$ | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (81 N$) | 57 N$ | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (698 N$) | 136 N$ | + 414% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Singapore | Namibia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (1,072 N$) | 910 N$ | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (403 N$) | 233 N$ | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (5,429 N$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (1,621 N$) | 648 N$ | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (303 N$) | 50 N$ | + 506% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (91 N$) | 61 N$ | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (175 N$) | 29 N$ | + 508% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (12,941 N$) | 1,000 N$ | + 1194% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00 N$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (2,225 N$) | 913 N$ | + 144% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (228 N$) | 45 N$ | + 410% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 481 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Namibia
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