- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,080) | ₨516 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨737) | ₨601 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.23 (₨469) | ₨218 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.32 (₨299) | ₨106 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.06 (₨365) | ₨119 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.01 (₨270) | ₨83 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (₨1,112) | ₨475 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.13 (₨461) | ₨155 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.87 (₨258) | ₨40 | + 545% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.32 (₨478) | ₨306 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (₨2,919) | ₨2,412 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.59 (₨233) | ₨117 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.34 (₨210) | ₨55 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 289% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,471 (₨311,685) | ₨57,565 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,598 (₨233,340) | ₨34,501 | + 576% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $143 (₨12,861) | ₨8,108 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,914 (₨261,708) | ₨43,451 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (₨170,027) | ₨27,632 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (₨8,892) | ₨6,606 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (₨3,702) | ₨2,652 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $625 (₨56,096) | ₨40,458 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $234 (₨20,990) | ₨11,188 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨926) | ₨525 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨1,462) | ₨1,031 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (₨9,324) | ₨2,625 | + 255% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $59 (₨5,309) | ₨4,420 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (₨12,474) | ₨6,378 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (₨15,364) | ₨5,495 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 258% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,928 (₨10,051,094) | ₨1,785,070 | + 463% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (₨189) | ₨83 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (₨8,406) | ₨2,588 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (₨1,346) | ₨217 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (₨2,429) | ₨552 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (₨4,143) | ₨2,122 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (₨999) | ₨393 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.55 (₨498) | ₨240 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨805) | ₨335 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (₨300) | ₨139 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (₨363) | ₨104 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (₨2,721) | ₨547 | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (₨4,824) | ₨1,534 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨2,158) | ₨1,157 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (₨14,309) | ₨3,937 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $126 (₨11,322) | ₨3,075 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨2,155) | ₨519 | + 315% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨582) | ₨365 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨997) | ₨388 | + 157% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (₨68,524) | ₨55,747 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (₨25) | ₨28 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $145 (₨13,001) | ₨3,919 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,218) | ₨173 | + 606% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
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