- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (руб 591) | руб 355 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (руб 391) | руб 285 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (руб 261) | руб 134 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 (руб 154) | руб 64 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (руб 191) | руб 82 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (руб 144) | руб 147 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (руб 587) | руб 311 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 (руб 238) | руб 94 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (руб 140) | руб 35 | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (руб 250) | руб 62 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (руб 1,550) | руб 523 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.61 (руб 126) | руб 94 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (руб 113) | руб 31 | + 258% | |
| 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 $3,384 (руб 162,689) | руб 75,648 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (руб 125,232) | руб 40,722 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (руб 7,458) | руб 6,208 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 (руб 144,494) | руб 38,306 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 (руб 91,125) | руб 25,041 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (руб 4,860) | руб 3,902 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (руб 2,047) | руб 482 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (руб 31,032) | руб 26,711 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (руб 12,119) | руб 5,841 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (руб 504) | руб 395 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (руб 771) | руб 537 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 3% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (руб 5,041) | руб 5,258 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (руб 2,767) | руб 3,050 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (руб 6,452) | руб 5,486 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (руб 8,318) | руб 7,257 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 216% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 216% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,701 (руб 5,370,846) | руб 1,132,050 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (руб 101) | руб 42 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (руб 4,553) | руб 1,702 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (руб 636) | руб 318 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (руб 1,152) | руб 504 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (руб 2,270) | руб 1,317 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (руб 635) | руб 230 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (руб 265) | руб 160 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (руб 442) | руб 207 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (руб 167) | руб 69 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (руб 195) | руб 101 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (руб 1,443) | руб 524 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (руб 2,706) | руб 1,596 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (руб 1,166) | руб 670 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (руб 7,538) | руб 5,573 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (руб 7,011) | руб 3,373 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (руб 1,172) | руб 373 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (руб 311) | руб 179 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (руб 504) | руб 226 | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (руб 34,443) | руб 31,480 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (руб 13) | руб 4.91 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (руб 7,247) | руб 3,130 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 658) | руб 137 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Russia
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