- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (руб 593) | руб 367 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (руб 393) | руб 295 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.25 (руб 254) | руб 133 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.27 (руб 158) | руб 64 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (руб 193) | руб 84 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.01 (руб 145) | руб 158 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (руб 602) | руб 331 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.11 (руб 247) | руб 95 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.89 (руб 140) | руб 36 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.12 (руб 248) | руб 66 | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (руб 1,553) | руб 540 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.56 (руб 124) | руб 92 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (руб 111) | руб 32 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,437 (руб 166,255) | руб 77,852 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,554 (руб 123,545) | руб 41,125 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $147 (руб 7,131) | руб 6,178 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,917 (руб 141,092) | руб 37,608 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,889 (руб 91,353) | руб 25,295 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $98 (руб 4,754) | руб 4,210 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $40 (руб 1,934) | руб 478 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $630 (руб 30,459) | руб 26,460 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $227 (руб 10,999) | руб 5,637 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (руб 501) | руб 430 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (руб 792) | руб 492 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 0% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (руб 5,026) | руб 5,009 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (руб 2,791) | руб 2,969 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (руб 6,630) | руб 5,659 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (руб 8,265) | руб 7,515 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 217% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $112,319 (руб 5,433,224) | руб 1,070,660 | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.09 (руб 101) | руб 41 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (руб 4,482) | руб 1,753 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 97% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (руб 681) | руб 312 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (руб 1,297) | руб 523 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (руб 2,256) | руб 1,497 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 (руб 560) | руб 232 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.60 (руб 271) | руб 161 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (руб 434) | руб 221 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.28 (руб 159) | руб 69 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.72 (руб 180) | руб 100 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $31 (руб 1,484) | руб 600 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (руб 2,666) | руб 1,572 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (руб 1,149) | руб 669 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (руб 7,610) | руб 5,377 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (руб 6,617) | руб 3,447 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (руб 1,148) | руб 385 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (руб 309) | руб 181 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (руб 504) | руб 231 | + 118% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (руб 36,912) | руб 31,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (руб 15) | руб 3.76 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (руб 7,336) | руб 3,101 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 662) | руб 134 | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Russia
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