Cost of living in Singapore compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 198% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (₨3,098) | ₨831 | + 273% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (₨2,236) | ₨1,067 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (₨1,546) | ₨486 | + 218% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.84 (₨999) | ₨226 | + 342% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.31 (₨1,097) | ₨323 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.24 (₨876) | ₨171 | + 413% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨2,713) | ₨945 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.60 (₨1,155) | ₨292 | + 295% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.31 (₨684) | ₨97 | + 606% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.91 (₨1,014) | ₨630 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (₨6,821) | ₨2,672 | + 155% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.84 (₨586) | ₨253 | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.00 (₨619) | ₨150 | + 314% | |
Housing | + 671% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 671% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,978 (₨1,440,228) | ₨114,506 | + 1158% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (₨939,343) | ₨72,564 | + 1195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (₨44,513) | ₨24,768 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (₨840,131) | ₨81,992 | + 925% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,999 (₨618,949) | ₨49,088 | + 1161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $119 (₨24,603) | ₨20,612 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (₨10,116) | ₨2,457 | + 312% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $710 (₨146,440) | ₨66,138 | + 121% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $177 (₨36,502) | ₨30,635 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (₨2,690) | ₨1,176 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $23 (₨4,765) | ₨1,814 | + 163% | |
Clothes | + 136% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $123 (₨25,371) | ₨3,685 | + 588% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (₨13,089) | ₨9,758 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (₨32,914) | ₨12,486 | + 164% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $181 (₨37,407) | ₨12,018 | + 211% | |
Transportation | + 390% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 390% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (₨32,231,120) | ₨3,213,340 | + 903% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (₨586) | ₨272 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (₨17,413) | ₨3,201 | + 444% | |
Personal Care | + 300% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 300% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (₨2,927) | ₨219 | + 1236% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (₨2,477) | ₨697 | + 255% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $111 (₨22,909) | ₨3,678 | + 523% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨2,738) | ₨812 | + 237% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (₨1,290) | ₨591 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (₨2,962) | ₨560 | + 429% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.42 (₨499) | ₨409 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (₨1,839) | ₨244 | + 653% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $36 (₨7,370) | ₨629 | + 1071% | |
Entertainment | + 182% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Singapore | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (₨11,549) | ₨3,554 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (₨5,211) | ₨1,815 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $477 (₨98,497) | ₨6,844 | + 1339% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (₨32,327) | ₨7,013 | + 361% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨4,877) | ₨2,877 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨1,545) | ₨562 | + 175% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨2,192) | ₨1,033 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨190,278) | ₨149,999 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $198 (₨40,940) | ₨4,456 | + 819% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (₨3,285) | ₨574 | + 472% | |
TOTAL | + 371% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan
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