Cost of living in Singapore vs Enschede, Netherlands
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.01) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.44) | €4.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.87) | €1.14 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.19) | €2.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.15) | €2.16 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.68 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.68) | €2.10 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.56) | €1.92 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.12) | €0.97 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €7 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (€1.80) | €2.24 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €0.95 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 54% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,742 (€2,344) | €1,099 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,697) | €771 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (€99) | €137 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (€1,910) | €693 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (€1,094) | €571 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (€59) | €240 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €26 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€412) | €465 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (€116) | €299 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €13 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (€68) | €82 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€83) | €91 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€119) | €126 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€74,033) | €29,057 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (€1.41) | €1.51 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €67 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.15 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €2.96 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (€3.62) | €2.69 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.94) | €2.95 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (€2.16) | €2.24 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (€2.63) | €1.97 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€20) | €18 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €22 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (€212) | €80 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €72 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €7 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.02) | €3.11 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.05 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (€472) | €424 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.11 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€96) | €29 | + 230% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €6 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 663 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €3,869 (SGD $6,179) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Enschede.
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