- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨1,227) | ₨559 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨830) | ₨610 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.57 (₨563) | ₨222 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.08 (₨311) | ₨108 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (₨402) | ₨121 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.91 (₨294) | ₨80 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨1,277) | ₨439 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (₨486) | ₨154 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.80 (₨283) | ₨40 | + 614% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.10 (₨515) | ₨293 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (₨3,313) | ₨2,141 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (₨262) | ₨117 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.36 (₨238) | ₨56 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 328% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,318 (₨335,200) | ₨57,192 | + 486% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,610 (₨263,664) | ₨36,148 | + 629% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (₨15,463) | ₨8,238 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,051 (₨308,156) | ₨44,615 | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,906 (₨192,518) | ₨25,516 | + 654% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (₨10,200) | ₨6,795 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (₨4,385) | ₨2,646 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $637 (₨64,319) | ₨39,967 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $237 (₨23,939) | ₨11,006 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨1,034) | ₨499 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨1,614) | ₨1,104 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (₨10,140) | ₨2,600 | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (₨5,633) | ₨4,026 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (₨13,430) | ₨6,156 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $166 (₨16,742) | ₨5,351 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 295% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 295% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $106,804 (₨10,788,985) | ₨1,833,160 | + 489% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (₨214) | ₨90 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (₨9,700) | ₨2,481 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨1,291) | ₨227 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $23 (₨2,338) | ₨652 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (₨4,657) | ₨2,133 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (₨1,334) | ₨444 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.39 (₨545) | ₨275 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨865) | ₨340 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.10 (₨313) | ₨142 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.97 (₨401) | ₨109 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (₨2,891) | ₨637 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (₨5,584) | ₨1,494 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨2,440) | ₨1,128 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $160 (₨16,188) | ₨3,688 | + 339% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (₨15,009) | ₨3,101 | + 384% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $26 (₨2,598) | ₨526 | + 394% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨684) | ₨392 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨1,065) | ₨548 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $725 (₨73,223) | ₨55,238 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (₨27) | ₨49 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $148 (₨14,980) | ₨4,025 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨1,389) | ₨185 | + 652% | |
| TOTAL | + 214% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan
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