Cost of living in Singapore is 147% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.79 (€4.03) | €3.93 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.61 (€2.51) | €0.92 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.23 (€3.63) | €2.23 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.93 (€2.73) | €2.10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.05 (€3.51) | €1.67 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.09 (€2.15) | €1.47 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.63 (€3.91) | €0.78 | + 402% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€22) | €6 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.30 (€2.29) | €1.40 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.73 (€1.90) | €0.73 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 331% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 331% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,098 (€5,629) | €842 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,293 (€3,679) | €565 | + 552% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $262 (€182) | €99 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,421 (€3,073) | €543 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,124 (€2,172) | €367 | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $176 (€123) | €62 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (€32) | €28 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (€526) | €436 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€132) | €92 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€14) | €11 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (€69) | €82 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (€104) | €76 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€109) | €79 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 205% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (€108,374) | €21,881 | + 395% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (€2.13) | €1.84 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $127 (€88) | €24 | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €5.71 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €10 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $70 (€49) | €48 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.67 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (€4.36) | €3.43 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €3.50 | + 272% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (€2.58) | €1.41 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (€3.62) | €2.43 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 (€48) | €14 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 60% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (€56) | €34 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (€194) | €53 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (€80) | €42 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (€17) | €9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.43) | €2.89 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €3.52 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $966 (€672) | €384 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (€113) | €53 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (€10) | €5.24 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 147% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,204 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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