Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,402) | ₨409 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨919) | ₨664 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (₨631) | ₨270 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (₨336) | ₨115 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (₨367) | ₨152 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (₨395) | ₨86 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (₨2,071) | ₨705 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (₨492) | ₨149 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (₨287) | ₨54 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (₨573) | ₨259 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨3,541) | ₨1,613 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (₨334) | ₨129 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (₨263) | ₨82 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 388% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (₨444,827) | ₨59,133 | + 652% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (₨334,355) | ₨34,803 | + 861% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (₨19,358) | ₨10,816 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (₨350,470) | ₨44,394 | + 689% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (₨200,797) | ₨29,973 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (₨9,667) | ₨9,791 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (₨5,121) | ₨2,396 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (₨75,579) | ₨45,377 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (₨21,471) | ₨17,434 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨1,298) | ₨644 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (₨2,035) | ₨580 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (₨13,022) | ₨2,793 | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (₨5,696) | ₨4,939 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (₨16,185) | ₨8,915 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (₨20,301) | ₨5,901 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 319% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 319% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (₨13,585,717) | ₨2,677,660 | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (₨253) | ₨106 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (₨11,184) | ₨1,966 | + 469% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨1,481) | ₨250 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (₨1,149) | ₨778 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (₨7,979) | ₨1,865 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (₨1,606) | ₨577 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨867) | ₨370 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨1,062) | ₨526 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (₨332) | ₨185 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (₨491) | ₨156 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (₨3,982) | ₨515 | + 674% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (₨6,209) | ₨2,013 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (₨3,025) | ₨1,512 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (₨15,356) | ₨2,928 | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (₨16,910) | ₨3,842 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨2,464) | ₨1,548 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (₨690) | ₨492 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨1,251) | ₨457 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 (₨81,723) | ₨75,858 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (₨29) | ₨41 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (₨18,684) | ₨3,814 | + 390% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,592) | ₨282 | + 464% | |
| TOTAL | + 247% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,043 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan
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