Cost of living in Singapore is 285% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 131% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (257TL) | 240TL | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (155TL) | 96TL | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (101TL) | 50TL | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.98 (57TL) | 24TL | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (97TL) | 36TL | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (111TL) | 31TL | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (256TL) | 74TL | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (92TL) | 14TL | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (56TL) | 11TL | + 421% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (100TL) | 35TL | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $54 (766TL) | 230TL | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.30 (47TL) | 23TL | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (47TL) | 5.11TL | + 828% | |
| Housing | + 712% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 712% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,014 (113,786TL) | 9,944TL | + 1044% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,113 (72,597TL) | 7,285TL | + 897% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $249 (3,532TL) | 1,048TL | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,034 (71,478TL) | 8,342TL | + 757% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,635 (51,613TL) | 4,786TL | + 978% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $185 (2,621TL) | 1,186TL | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (660TL) | 125TL | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (12,030TL) | 6,588TL | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (1,899TL) | 1,616TL | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (140TL) | 79TL | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (281TL) | 63TL | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $133 (1,885TL) | 1,105TL | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $138 (1,966TL) | 624TL | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $153 (2,173TL) | 2,268TL | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (3,580TL) | 2,426TL | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 321% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 321% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,601 (1,896,902TL) | 563,008TL | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.49 (50TL) | 20TL | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $108 (1,530TL) | 230TL | + 565% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (596TL) | 48TL | + 1137% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 233% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (180TL) | 26TL | + 581% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (535TL) | 63TL | + 756% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (1,443TL) | 1,143TL | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (187TL) | 56TL | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (130TL) | 55TL | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (266TL) | 34TL | + 684% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (53TL) | 18TL | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (74TL) | 30TL | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 (981TL) | 103TL | + 852% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Singapore | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (1,652TL) | 912TL | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $30 (427TL) | 146TL | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (4,117TL) | 949TL | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $208 (2,947TL) | 1,131TL | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (359TL) | 94TL | + 281% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (97TL) | 37TL | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (203TL) | 76TL | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (14,142TL) | 14,162TL | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (3.70TL) | 0.73TL | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $184 (2,611TL) | 713TL | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (222TL) | 33TL | + 577% | |
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TOTAL | + 285% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,542 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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