Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (руб 679) | руб 399 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (руб 445) | руб 284 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (руб 306) | руб 143 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (руб 163) | руб 65 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (руб 178) | руб 88 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (руб 191) | руб 129 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (руб 1,003) | руб 345 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (руб 238) | руб 108 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (руб 139) | руб 35 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (руб 277) | руб 66 | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (руб 1,716) | руб 583 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (руб 162) | руб 109 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (руб 127) | руб 28 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 226% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (руб 215,523) | руб 68,166 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (руб 161,998) | руб 37,974 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (руб 9,379) | руб 6,392 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (руб 169,806) | руб 31,618 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (руб 97,288) | руб 22,018 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (руб 4,684) | руб 4,038 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (руб 2,481) | руб 448 | + 454% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (руб 36,619) | руб 24,813 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (руб 10,403) | руб 6,723 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (руб 629) | руб 416 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (руб 986) | руб 926 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (руб 6,309) | руб 4,661 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (руб 2,760) | руб 2,580 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (руб 7,842) | руб 5,596 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (руб 9,836) | руб 6,714 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 268% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (руб 6,582,409) | руб 1,237,120 | + 432% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (руб 123) | руб 47 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (руб 5,419) | руб 1,548 | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (руб 717) | руб 476 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (руб 557) | руб 504 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (руб 3,866) | руб 1,289 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (руб 778) | руб 311 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (руб 420) | руб 183 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (руб 515) | руб 206 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (руб 161) | руб 77 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (руб 238) | руб 97 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (руб 1,930) | руб 580 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (руб 3,008) | руб 1,480 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (руб 1,466) | руб 574 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (руб 7,440) | руб 5,826 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (руб 8,193) | руб 3,401 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (руб 1,194) | руб 387 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (руб 334) | руб 168 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (руб 606) | руб 221 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 (руб 39,595) | руб 38,001 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (руб 14) | руб 7 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (руб 9,053) | руб 3,491 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 771) | руб 160 | + 382% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 180% more expensive than in Russia
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