Cost of living in Singapore compared to Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Singapore is about the same as in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 43 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 33 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 20 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.64 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 28 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 7 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 21 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 7 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.33 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (﷼ 98) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 12 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.68 | + 212% | |
Housing | + 145% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 145% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (﷼ 15,986) | ﷼ 3,853 | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (﷼ 13,666) | ﷼ 2,769 | + 393% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (﷼ 841) | ﷼ 553 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (﷼ 11,883) | ﷼ 4,945 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (﷼ 8,576) | ﷼ 1,772 | + 384% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (﷼ 450) | ﷼ 278 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (﷼ 128) | ﷼ 228 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (﷼ 2,395) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 138% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (﷼ 294) | ﷼ 425 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 32 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 50 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 24% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (﷼ 286) | ﷼ 263 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (﷼ 206) | ﷼ 343 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (﷼ 414) | ﷼ 309 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (﷼ 440) | ﷼ 560 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 121% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (﷼ 433,625) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 2402% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 296% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (﷼ 338) | ﷼ 280 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 6 | + 494% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (﷼ 103) | ﷼ 82 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (﷼ 201) | ﷼ 299 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 24 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 20 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 11 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 25 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 49 | + 186% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (﷼ 214) | ﷼ 49 | + 340% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 79 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (﷼ 1,085) | ﷼ 439 | + 147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (﷼ 324) | ﷼ 306 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (﷼ 60) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 12 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (﷼ 35) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (﷼ 2,586) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.38 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (﷼ 445) | ﷼ 437 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (﷼ 45) | ﷼ 24 | + 89% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 708 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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