- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (33 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (22 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.24 (14 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.23 (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (11 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (8 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (33 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.30 (14 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.97 (8 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.35 (14 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (91 ﷼) | 72 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.61 (7 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.45 (7 ﷼) | 4.51 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,572 (9,685 ﷼) | 11,001 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (7,062 ﷼) | 7,229 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $142 (386 ﷼) | 380 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,923 (7,926 ﷼) | 8,513 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,938 (5,255 ﷼) | 4,574 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $106 (286 ﷼) | 231 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (111 ﷼) | 251 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $595 (1,613 ﷼) | 1,288 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $225 (610 ﷼) | 416 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (29 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (47 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (285 ﷼) | 278 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (163 ﷼) | 255 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (378 ﷼) | 388 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (465 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $113,823 (308,598 ﷼) | 80,548 ﷼ | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (5.69 ﷼) | 1.74 ﷼ | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (251 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (39 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (73 ﷼) | 76 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (124 ﷼) | 222 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $10 (26 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.40 (15 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (23 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.40 (9 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.52 (12 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (78 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 20% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (142 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (66 ﷼) | 83 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $148 (402 ﷼) | 305 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $120 (326 ﷼) | 347 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (60 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (18 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (31 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (2,070 ﷼) | 2,828 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (0.71 ﷼) | 0.89 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $139 (376 ﷼) | 626 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (36 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.711
QAR
/
SGD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,792 prices entered by 1,220 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Qatar
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