Cost of living in Singapore is 318% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Durgapur or in Singapore? You can help!
Improve the prices for Durgapur! Improve the prices for Singapore!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 92 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 264% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (₨950) | ₨300 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (₨636) | ₨260 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (₨482) | ₨76 | + 533% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.72 (₨235) | ₨37 | + 538% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.34 (₨338) | ₨66 | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 (₨236) | ₨75 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨806) | ₨288 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.64 (₨356) | ₨106 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.81 (₨241) | ₨18 | + 1249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (₨302) | ₨88 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (₨2,071) | ₨784 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (₨184) | ₨70 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.99 (₨189) | ₨40 | + 370% | |
| Housing | + 791% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 791% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,589 (₨416,667) | ₨17,123 | + 2333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (₨287,826) | ₨17,746 | + 1522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (₨13,639) | ₨3,148 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (₨257,426) | ₨20,818 | + 1137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,007 (₨190,179) | ₨10,000 | + 1802% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $139 (₨8,789) | ₨5,000 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (₨3,107) | ₨1,025 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 (₨43,076) | ₨30,893 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 (₨9,933) | ₨11,740 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (₨734) | ₨462 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (₨1,388) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 199% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $107 (₨6,761) | ₨2,485 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (₨4,011) | ₨1,479 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (₨10,025) | ₨3,227 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $195 (₨12,350) | ₨1,970 | + 527% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 213% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (₨9,875,990) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.86 (₨181) | ₨72 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (₨5,336) | ₨567 | + 842% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (₨2,634) | ₨215 | + 1127% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 114% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (₨874) | ₨45 | + 1841% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (₨1,208) | ₨1,200 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $92 (₨5,803) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨853) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.63 (₨356) | ₨75 | + 374% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨712) | ₨248 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.41 (₨215) | ₨60 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (₨353) | ₨45 | + 685% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (₨2,512) | ₨500 | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 169% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Singapore | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (₨3,519) | ₨980 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $30 (₨1,886) | ₨335 | + 463% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 (₨13,453) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $126 (₨7,991) | ₨1,800 | + 344% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨1,334) | ₨600 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (₨476) | ₨65 | + 633% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (₨640) | ₨154 | + 317% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨58,303) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $206 (₨13,007) | ₨500 | + 2501% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (₨1,007) | ₨120 | + 739% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 318% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
63.242
INR
/
SGD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Madrid is 26% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Madrid is 10% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Montevideo is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Warsaw is 45% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 37% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Kraków is 13% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 49% more expensive than in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 37% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in Paris is 30% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% more expensive than in São Paulo
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least ₨200,687 (SGD $3,173) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨48,000 in Durgapur.
Do you live in Durgapur? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Asansol (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangalore (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Siliguri (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Macao
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Clermont-Ferrand costs €20 (8 minutes ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Santo Domingo costs RD$ 4,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Kyiv costs 44₴ (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Podgorica costs €10 (about 4 hours ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Alicante costs €5.00 (about 6 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Istanbul costs 50TL (about 7 hours ago)