Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (руб 694) | руб 473 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (руб 410) | руб 310 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (руб 257) | руб 179 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (руб 160) | руб 79 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (руб 204) | руб 116 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (руб 158) | руб 214 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (руб 631) | руб 415 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (руб 227) | руб 116 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (руб 134) | руб 61 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (руб 238) | руб 69 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (руб 1,465) | руб 650 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (руб 128) | руб 131 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (руб 116) | руб 38 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 232% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 (руб 260,549) | руб 58,740 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 (руб 157,056) | руб 41,557 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 (руб 10,707) | руб 8,086 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 (руб 148,367) | руб 36,863 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 (руб 104,041) | руб 27,195 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (руб 6,490) | руб 5,533 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (руб 2,130) | руб 488 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 (руб 33,405) | руб 28,032 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 (руб 12,187) | руб 8,369 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (руб 559) | руб 508 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (руб 947) | руб 795 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (руб 4,559) | руб 5,389 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (руб 2,498) | руб 3,367 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (руб 6,533) | руб 6,468 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (руб 6,876) | руб 7,167 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 180% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (руб 6,120,205) | руб 2,037,620 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 (руб 120) | руб 50 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (руб 5,214) | руб 1,711 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (руб 637) | руб 453 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (руб 907) | руб 457 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (руб 3,462) | руб 1,321 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (руб 695) | руб 311 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (руб 385) | руб 215 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (руб 467) | руб 255 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (руб 142) | руб 99 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (руб 170) | руб 124 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (руб 1,940) | руб 585 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Singapore | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (руб 2,812) | руб 1,591 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (руб 1,260) | руб 553 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (руб 3,648) | руб 4,679 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (руб 4,152) | руб 4,412 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (руб 1,044) | руб 375 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (руб 283) | руб 187 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (руб 494) | руб 239 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (руб 39,543) | руб 48,343 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (руб 9) | руб 3.27 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (руб 6,695) | руб 2,826 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 677) | руб 175 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Russia
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