Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (₨2,060) | ₨519 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (₨1,216) | ₨742 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (₨764) | ₨215 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (₨475) | ₨119 | + 298% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (₨606) | ₨168 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (₨468) | ₨102 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,873) | ₨658 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (₨674) | ₨194 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (₨397) | ₨51 | + 672% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (₨705) | ₨220 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨4,345) | ₨2,141 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (₨381) | ₨170 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (₨345) | ₨77 | + 346% | |
| Housing | + 555% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 555% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 (₨773,084) | ₨65,360 | + 1083% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 (₨466,005) | ₨44,450 | + 948% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 (₨31,768) | ₨14,918 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 (₨440,225) | ₨47,849 | + 820% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 (₨308,704) | ₨35,800 | + 762% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (₨19,255) | ₨10,123 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (₨6,319) | ₨2,270 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 (₨99,118) | ₨53,975 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 (₨36,161) | ₨18,356 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (₨1,658) | ₨851 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (₨2,809) | ₨797 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (₨13,527) | ₨4,868 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (₨7,411) | ₨7,670 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (₨19,383) | ₨17,357 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (₨20,402) | ₨8,106 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (₨18,159,472) | ₨5,697,890 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 (₨356) | ₨146 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (₨15,470) | ₨4,073 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (₨1,891) | ₨237 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (₨2,693) | ₨572 | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (₨10,272) | ₨1,768 | + 481% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (₨2,062) | ₨1,267 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨1,143) | ₨575 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨1,387) | ₨371 | + 274% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (₨422) | ₨352 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (₨503) | ₨116 | + 333% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (₨5,756) | ₨681 | + 746% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (₨8,343) | ₨2,016 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (₨3,738) | ₨1,908 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (₨10,825) | ₨2,708 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (₨12,320) | ₨4,907 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (₨3,097) | ₨1,025 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨840) | ₨469 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (₨1,466) | ₨513 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (₨117,328) | ₨107,118 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (₨28) | ₨4.02 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (₨19,864) | ₨4,729 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨2,010) | ₨237 | + 747% | |
| TOTAL | + 269% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan
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