Cost of living in Singapore vs Delhi, India
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 103% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (₨606) | ₨506 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨440) | ₨282 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (₨302) | ₨155 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.12 (₨172) | ₨55 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.53 (₨194) | ₨76 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.47 (₨191) | ₨37 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (₨883) | ₨254 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.36 (₨240) | ₨112 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.38 (₨131) | ₨26 | + 396% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (₨274) | ₨119 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨1,708) | ₨1,164 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (₨158) | ₨81 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.24 (₨123) | ₨35 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 344% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,589 (₨197,331) | ₨39,977 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,591 (₨142,466) | ₨23,565 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (₨8,708) | ₨4,144 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,639 (₨145,102) | ₨24,252 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,657 (₨91,115) | ₨14,794 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $91 (₨5,013) | ₨3,164 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (₨2,385) | ₨680 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (₨36,157) | ₨26,006 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (₨10,209) | ₨8,901 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨631) | ₨339 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (₨1,013) | ₨191 | + 431% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (₨6,008) | ₨2,452 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (₨2,926) | ₨2,829 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (₨7,246) | ₨3,388 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (₨10,443) | ₨2,533 | + 312% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 268% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $116,019 (₨6,378,443) | ₨940,312 | + 578% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (₨120) | ₨80 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (₨5,351) | ₨1,672 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (₨735) | ₨217 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 158% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (₨594) | ₨95 | + 523% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (₨738) | ₨180 | + 311% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (₨3,119) | ₨530 | + 489% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (₨575) | ₨294 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (₨318) | ₨178 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨434) | ₨308 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (₨189) | ₨106 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (₨231) | ₨69 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (₨1,641) | ₨236 | + 594% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 154% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (₨2,684) | ₨1,051 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (₨1,465) | ₨577 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (₨18,651) | ₨2,600 | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $121 (₨6,632) | ₨2,564 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨1,173) | ₨715 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨353) | ₨261 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨599) | ₨258 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (₨41,877) | ₨34,604 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (₨17) | ₨3.90 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (₨8,413) | ₨2,338 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨767) | ₨322 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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