Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (руб 911) | руб 537 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (руб 626) | руб 357 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (руб 433) | руб 199 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (руб 242) | руб 87 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (руб 340) | руб 143 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (руб 254) | руб 226 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (руб 829) | руб 435 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (руб 357) | руб 131 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (руб 194) | руб 58 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (руб 354) | руб 87 | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (руб 2,220) | руб 729 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (руб 179) | руб 167 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (руб 178) | руб 45 | + 299% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 281% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,007 (руб 442,245) | руб 108,612 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (руб 266,334) | руб 58,529 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (руб 11,714) | руб 8,064 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (руб 246,546) | руб 54,731 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (руб 185,048) | руб 33,269 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (руб 6,433) | руб 5,365 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (руб 2,969) | руб 955 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (руб 34,634) | руб 21,598 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (руб 15,907) | руб 7,518 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (руб 756) | руб 548 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (руб 1,533) | руб 763 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (руб 6,984) | руб 6,829 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (руб 4,003) | руб 3,368 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (руб 9,130) | руб 7,728 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (руб 10,510) | руб 9,144 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 197% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (руб 10,103,063) | руб 2,729,180 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (руб 178) | руб 56 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (руб 5,889) | руб 2,159 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (руб 837) | руб 251 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (руб 757) | руб 549 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (руб 4,649) | руб 1,878 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (руб 849) | руб 347 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (руб 446) | руб 222 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (руб 316) | руб 181 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (руб 177) | руб 123 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (руб 562) | руб 128 | + 338% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (руб 2,042) | руб 559 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (руб 2,820) | руб 1,534 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (руб 1,820) | руб 654 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (руб 5,680) | руб 5,196 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (руб 8,525) | руб 3,180 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (руб 1,491) | руб 502 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (руб 459) | руб 192 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (руб 675) | руб 228 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (руб 58,188) | руб 51,956 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (руб 11,689) | руб 3,278 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (руб 987) | руб 202 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 181% more expensive than in Russia
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