Cost of living in Singapore compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 97% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (руб 576) | руб 407 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (руб 416) | руб 265 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (руб 263) | руб 147 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.17 (руб 156) | руб 67 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (руб 188) | руб 87 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (руб 127) | руб 145 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (руб 653) | руб 317 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (руб 211) | руб 97 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.66 (руб 131) | руб 34 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.67 (руб 230) | руб 64 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (руб 1,514) | руб 591 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (руб 134) | руб 102 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (руб 118) | руб 32 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 151% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,310 (руб 162,891) | руб 71,169 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (руб 129,458) | руб 39,385 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (руб 7,712) | руб 6,163 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (руб 134,600) | руб 40,158 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (руб 87,408) | руб 24,350 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (руб 4,985) | руб 4,247 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (руб 2,176) | руб 417 | + 422% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (руб 28,869) | руб 26,540 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (руб 10,106) | руб 6,255 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (руб 500) | руб 462 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (руб 844) | руб 628 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (руб 5,012) | руб 5,495 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (руб 3,126) | руб 2,544 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (руб 6,741) | руб 5,941 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (руб 9,195) | руб 6,606 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (руб 5,496,642) | руб 1,358,270 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (руб 108) | руб 46 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (руб 4,489) | руб 1,874 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (руб 582) | руб 449 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (руб 1,179) | руб 578 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (руб 2,501) | руб 1,374 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (руб 559) | руб 313 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (руб 235) | руб 167 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (руб 406) | руб 227 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (руб 180) | руб 82 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (руб 246) | руб 100 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (руб 1,262) | руб 559 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (руб 2,831) | руб 1,511 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (руб 1,246) | руб 594 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (руб 16,763) | руб 5,681 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (руб 6,403) | руб 3,689 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (руб 1,057) | руб 394 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (руб 356) | руб 200 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (руб 552) | руб 215 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (руб 33,853) | руб 31,375 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (руб 8) | руб 2.24 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (руб 7,466) | руб 3,654 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (руб 699) | руб 155 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 126% more expensive than in Russia
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