- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (руб 603) | руб 360 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (руб 405) | руб 278 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (руб 267) | руб 133 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (руб 154) | руб 65 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (руб 194) | руб 81 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (руб 138) | руб 138 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (руб 618) | руб 310 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.04 (руб 247) | руб 93 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (руб 140) | руб 35 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (руб 260) | руб 60 | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (руб 1,555) | руб 532 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.51 (руб 123) | руб 96 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (руб 114) | руб 32 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 159% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,226 (руб 158,046) | руб 75,340 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,567 (руб 125,772) | руб 39,678 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (руб 7,341) | руб 6,137 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,011 (руб 147,522) | руб 38,444 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,874 (руб 91,840) | руб 24,360 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (руб 5,240) | руб 3,704 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (руб 2,038) | руб 479 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $647 (руб 31,704) | руб 26,419 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $212 (руб 10,379) | руб 5,951 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (руб 536) | руб 391 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (руб 804) | руб 509 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (руб 4,851) | руб 5,499 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (руб 2,756) | руб 3,037 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (руб 6,508) | руб 5,637 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (руб 7,925) | руб 7,478 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 207% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,912 (руб 5,140,308) | руб 1,208,140 | + 325% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (руб 104) | руб 43 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (руб 4,714) | руб 1,702 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (руб 621) | руб 324 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (руб 792) | руб 508 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (руб 2,341) | руб 1,237 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (руб 614) | руб 230 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.19 (руб 254) | руб 166 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (руб 401) | руб 211 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (руб 151) | руб 71 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.70 (руб 182) | руб 104 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (руб 1,417) | руб 515 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (руб 2,655) | руб 1,688 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (руб 1,205) | руб 682 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (руб 7,367) | руб 5,430 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (руб 7,133) | руб 3,292 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (руб 1,217) | руб 379 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (руб 338) | руб 177 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (руб 525) | руб 234 | + 124% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (руб 35,187) | руб 31,513 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (руб 17) | руб 4.86 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (руб 7,549) | руб 3,232 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 672) | руб 140 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,735 prices entered by 1,681 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Russia
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