- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,190) | ₨542 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨787) | ₨603 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.32 (₨510) | ₨214 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.30 (₨316) | ₨108 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.09 (₨392) | ₨120 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.00 (₨287) | ₨85 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,220) | ₨441 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.10 (₨489) | ₨153 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.90 (₨278) | ₨40 | + 599% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.09 (₨488) | ₨306 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨3,068) | ₨2,339 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.59 (₨249) | ₨117 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.37 (₨227) | ₨55 | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 311% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,443 (₨329,981) | ₨58,423 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,580 (₨247,323) | ₨35,492 | + 597% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (₨14,628) | ₨7,980 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,972 (₨284,829) | ₨44,996 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (₨181,407) | ₨25,482 | + 612% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $97 (₨9,253) | ₨6,637 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (₨4,041) | ₨2,577 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $651 (₨62,381) | ₨40,738 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $226 (₨21,706) | ₨10,763 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨996) | ₨496 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨1,567) | ₨1,112 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (₨10,068) | ₨2,616 | + 285% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨5,526) | ₨4,022 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (₨13,147) | ₨6,157 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $169 (₨16,220) | ₨5,425 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 282% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,417 (₨10,679,620) | ₨1,791,980 | + 496% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (₨204) | ₨87 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (₨8,884) | ₨2,486 | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨1,234) | ₨222 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $26 (₨2,472) | ₨573 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (₨4,486) | ₨2,399 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (₨1,215) | ₨386 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.52 (₨529) | ₨247 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨862) | ₨330 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.46 (₨332) | ₨142 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (₨387) | ₨108 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (₨2,846) | ₨627 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (₨5,323) | ₨1,515 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨2,290) | ₨1,115 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $166 (₨15,918) | ₨3,581 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $140 (₨13,392) | ₨3,027 | + 342% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨2,295) | ₨472 | + 386% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨620) | ₨373 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨1,007) | ₨416 | + 142% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $747 (₨71,639) | ₨55,174 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.29 (₨27) | ₨51 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (₨14,634) | ₨4,244 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,313) | ₨179 | + 635% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan
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