Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (₨2,890) | ₨851 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (₨2,088) | ₨952 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (₨1,400) | ₨348 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.82 (₨815) | ₨169 | + 382% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (₨1,030) | ₨281 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (₨864) | ₨252 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (₨2,668) | ₨1,139 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (₨1,110) | ₨290 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (₨723) | ₨122 | + 491% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (₨1,207) | ₨549 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨6,893) | ₨2,949 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (₨763) | ₨289 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (₨564) | ₨191 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 911% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 911% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (₨1,783,038) | ₨118,562 | + 1404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (₨1,130,448) | ₨73,692 | + 1434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (₨57,119) | ₨23,696 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (₨1,017,197) | ₨59,994 | + 1596% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (₨721,772) | ₨50,948 | + 1317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (₨38,634) | ₨20,196 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (₨9,628) | ₨2,076 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (₨159,216) | ₨71,670 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (₨40,432) | ₨22,629 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (₨3,037) | ₨1,673 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (₨4,438) | ₨1,564 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (₨22,457) | ₨3,426 | + 556% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨12,468) | ₨6,254 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (₨31,864) | ₨13,199 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (₨33,492) | ₨8,569 | + 291% | |
| Transportation | + 410% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 410% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (₨33,286,749) | ₨4,456,060 | + 647% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (₨653) | ₨270 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (₨29,333) | ₨4,626 | + 534% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨2,724) | ₨1,015 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (₨8,137) | ₨1,391 | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (₨13,860) | ₨3,667 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨2,803) | ₨521 | + 438% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (₨1,256) | ₨922 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (₨4,030) | ₨736 | + 448% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (₨796) | ₨249 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (₨1,115) | ₨242 | + 361% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (₨12,395) | ₨860 | + 1342% | |
| Entertainment | + 294% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (₨17,064) | ₨3,545 | + 381% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (₨6,150) | ₨2,089 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (₨59,295) | ₨2,959 | + 1904% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (₨24,480) | ₨7,109 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (₨5,273) | ₨880 | + 499% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨1,362) | ₨669 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨2,262) | ₨1,106 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨196,834) | ₨119,622 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (₨43) | ₨3.79 | + 1046% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (₨34,779) | ₨3,764 | + 824% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (₨3,097) | ₨480 | + 545% | |
| TOTAL | + 431% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,726 prices entered by 586 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 431% more expensive than in Pakistan
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