Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,313) | ₨585 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨957) | ₨656 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (₨608) | ₨253 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.21 (₨365) | ₨109 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (₨436) | ₨121 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (₨293) | ₨96 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,510) | ₨537 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (₨488) | ₨178 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.64 (₨301) | ₨44 | + 586% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.68 (₨532) | ₨344 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨3,591) | ₨1,632 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (₨310) | ₨126 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (₨274) | ₨56 | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 340% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,366 (₨382,933) | ₨60,160 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (₨299,296) | ₨35,513 | + 743% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (₨17,829) | ₨9,753 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (₨311,182) | ₨53,937 | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (₨202,081) | ₨30,998 | + 552% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (₨11,525) | ₨7,631 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (₨5,031) | ₨2,510 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (₨66,742) | ₨40,341 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (₨23,364) | ₨12,473 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨1,156) | ₨609 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (₨1,952) | ₨649 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (₨11,588) | ₨2,518 | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (₨7,226) | ₨3,745 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (₨15,585) | ₨6,430 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (₨21,259) | ₨5,127 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | + 298% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 298% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (₨12,707,758) | ₨2,319,940 | + 448% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (₨249) | ₨115 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (₨10,378) | ₨2,310 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (₨1,347) | ₨243 | + 454% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (₨2,727) | ₨415 | + 557% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (₨5,782) | ₨1,378 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (₨1,292) | ₨435 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (₨542) | ₨332 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨938) | ₨311 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (₨416) | ₨205 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (₨568) | ₨138 | + 311% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (₨2,919) | ₨434 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (₨6,545) | ₨1,566 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (₨2,881) | ₨1,256 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (₨38,755) | ₨3,430 | + 1030% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (₨14,804) | ₨3,673 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨2,443) | ₨792 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨823) | ₨348 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨1,276) | ₨465 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (₨78,266) | ₨46,753 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (₨19) | ₨4.30 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (₨17,260) | ₨4,335 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,616) | ₨215 | + 650% | |
| TOTAL | + 258% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan
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