- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,053) | ₨503 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨726) | ₨585 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.23 (₨458) | ₨226 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.28 (₨287) | ₨105 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (₨355) | ₨117 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.94 (₨258) | ₨81 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,110) | ₨462 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.31 (₨465) | ₨148 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.94 (₨258) | ₨38 | + 570% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.43 (₨477) | ₨282 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (₨2,916) | ₨1,779 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.64 (₨232) | ₨116 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.46 (₨215) | ₨51 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 301% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,537 (₨310,179) | ₨53,257 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,597 (₨227,723) | ₨32,759 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $145 (₨12,697) | ₨8,488 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,955 (₨259,115) | ₨42,679 | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,946 (₨170,674) | ₨27,838 | + 513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (₨9,048) | ₨6,215 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (₨3,629) | ₨2,753 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $596 (₨52,272) | ₨40,464 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $219 (₨19,210) | ₨10,356 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨930) | ₨524 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (₨1,450) | ₨812 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (₨9,142) | ₨2,666 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (₨5,257) | ₨4,415 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (₨11,909) | ₨6,163 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $170 (₨14,910) | ₨5,333 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,523 (₨9,778,998) | ₨1,822,740 | + 436% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (₨185) | ₨80 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (₨8,123) | ₨2,621 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (₨1,300) | ₨217 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (₨2,371) | ₨999 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (₨3,996) | ₨2,115 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (₨962) | ₨411 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.84 (₨512) | ₨248 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨742) | ₨329 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (₨293) | ₨136 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.23 (₨371) | ₨106 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (₨2,570) | ₨463 | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $53 (₨4,642) | ₨1,556 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨2,103) | ₨1,119 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $161 (₨14,097) | ₨2,299 | + 513% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $122 (₨10,707) | ₨3,054 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨2,087) | ₨510 | + 309% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨568) | ₨366 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨976) | ₨496 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $726 (₨63,645) | ₨53,789 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (₨25) | ₨26 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $138 (₨12,113) | ₨3,659 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (₨1,168) | ₨169 | + 590% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan
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