Cost of living in Singapore compared to Panama
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (9 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (4.55 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (2.61 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (3.78 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (2.71 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (10 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (3.81 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (2.53 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (4.28 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 351% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (26 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 138% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (2.28 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (2.22 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | + 74% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (4,246 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (3,630 B/.) | 790 B/. | + 359% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (223 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (3,156 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 318% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (2,278 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 349% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (120 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (34 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (636 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (78 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 42% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (76 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (55 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (110 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (117 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 245% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 245% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (115,173 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 405% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (2.30 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (90 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 256% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (27 B/.) | 17 B/. | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (53 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (10 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (4.05 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (3.96 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (4.29 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (37 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Singapore | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (57 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (21 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (288 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 711% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (86 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (16 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (4.84 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (9 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 228% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (687 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 B/. | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (118 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (12 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | + 114% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 893 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Panama
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