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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (86 kr) | 113 kr | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $9 (61 kr) | 79 kr | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.12 (36 kr) | 54 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (22 kr) | 12 kr | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.84 (27 kr) | 33 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (26 kr) | 34 kr | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (99 kr) | 50 kr | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.76 (41 kr) | 27 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.20 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.84 (34 kr) | 16 kr | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (241 kr) | 103 kr | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.41 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.19 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,283 (23,403 kr) | 18,760 kr | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,611 (18,617 kr) | 13,364 kr | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (1,107 kr) | 1,847 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,961 (21,107 kr) | 12,475 kr | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,784 (12,715 kr) | 8,279 kr | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $109 (775 kr) | 994 kr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (294 kr) | 277 kr | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $747 (5,325 kr) | 3,917 kr | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (1,325 kr) | 1,014 kr | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (67 kr) | 80 kr | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (115 kr) | 304 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $94 (667 kr) | 935 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $69 (494 kr) | 328 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (964 kr) | 973 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $168 (1,200 kr) | 1,269 kr | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $107,209 (764,310 kr) | 219,142 kr | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.18 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (666 kr) | 808 kr | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (84 kr) | 60 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $14 (101 kr) | 100 kr | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (344 kr) | 217 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (96 kr) | 41 kr | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.33 (38 kr) | 29 kr | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (50 kr) | 31 kr | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.56 (18 kr) | 23 kr | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.40 (24 kr) | 19 kr | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $22 (158 kr) | 343 kr | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $51 (364 kr) | 414 kr | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (182 kr) | 250 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $232 (1,653 kr) | 845 kr | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $145 (1,036 kr) | 796 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (158 kr) | 129 kr | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (50 kr) | 42 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (82 kr) | 62 kr | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $715 (5,098 kr) | 4,337 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (1.40 kr) | 1.67 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $146 (1,040 kr) | 449 kr | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (103 kr) | 60 kr | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Sweden
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