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Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,246) | ₨597 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨862) | ₨693 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.16 (₨539) | ₨209 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.98 (₨311) | ₨107 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.68 (₨384) | ₨123 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.98 (₨311) | ₨91 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,367) | ₨623 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.77 (₨499) | ₨156 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.95 (₨308) | ₨43 | + 621% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.10 (₨533) | ₨296 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨3,226) | ₨2,933 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.48 (₨259) | ₨122 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (₨234) | ₨60 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 316% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,250 (₨339,800) | ₨56,407 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,591 (₨270,873) | ₨36,398 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (₨15,679) | ₨8,000 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,071 (₨321,021) | ₨44,838 | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,892 (₨197,835) | ₨29,861 | + 563% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $99 (₨10,374) | ₨6,742 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $37 (₨3,920) | ₨2,635 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (₨67,460) | ₨38,859 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $201 (₨20,997) | ₨12,077 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨1,090) | ₨506 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨1,667) | ₨1,220 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (₨10,419) | ₨2,544 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨6,074) | ₨4,152 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (₨13,763) | ₨6,931 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $163 (₨17,008) | ₨5,565 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 266% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $103,887 (₨10,860,697) | ₨2,240,060 | + 385% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (₨229) | ₨95 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (₨9,523) | ₨2,465 | + 286% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨1,330) | ₨239 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (₨1,690) | ₨823 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (₨5,068) | ₨2,280 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (₨1,309) | ₨498 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (₨641) | ₨279 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨886) | ₨337 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.30 (₨345) | ₨160 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.00 (₨418) | ₨105 | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $27 (₨2,815) | ₨510 | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (₨5,764) | ₨1,448 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨2,542) | ₨1,118 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $124 (₨12,949) | ₨4,212 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $144 (₨15,011) | ₨3,318 | + 352% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨2,462) | ₨649 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨768) | ₨403 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨1,128) | ₨546 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (₨75,079) | ₨63,543 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (₨36) | ₨47 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $164 (₨17,165) | ₨4,077 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,433) | ₨319 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan
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