Cost of living in Singapore compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (39 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (23 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (14 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (11 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (9 ﷼) | 5.44 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (35 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (13 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (7 ﷼) | 3.89 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (13 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (81 ﷼) | 107 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (7 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (6 ﷼) | 5.09 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 (14,484 ﷼) | 11,528 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 (8,730 ﷼) | 7,730 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 (595 ﷼) | 653 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 (8,247 ﷼) | 6,700 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 (5,783 ﷼) | 3,989 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (361 ﷼) | 493 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (118 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 (1,857 ﷼) | 1,318 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 (677 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (31 ﷼) | 52 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (53 ﷼) | 48 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (253 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (139 ﷼) | 209 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (363 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (382 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 168% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (340,213 ﷼) | 75,992 ﷼ | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 (7 ﷼) | 2.04 ﷼ | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (290 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (35 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (50 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (192 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (39 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (21 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (26 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (9 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (108 ﷼) | 63 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (156 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (70 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (203 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (231 ﷼) | 316 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (58 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (16 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (27 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (2,198 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (0.53 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (372 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (38 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.617
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 972 prices entered by 142 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Qatar
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