Cost of living in Singapore vs Essen, Germany
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.00) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.43) | €4.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.87) | €0.95 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.18) | €2.62 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.15) | €2.33 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€10) | €4.84 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.68) | €2.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.56) | €1.29 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.12) | €0.80 | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €6 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (€1.80) | €1.77 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.43) | €1.31 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 87% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (€2,385) | €940 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,695) | €598 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (€99) | €142 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (€1,908) | €615 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (€1,093) | €427 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (€59) | €145 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €25 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€411) | €447 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (€116) | €134 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 23% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (€68) | €82 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €49 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €82 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€119) | €111 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€73,947) | €22,629 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (€1.41) | €1.43 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €66 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (€35) | €77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €2.52 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (€3.62) | €1.73 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.93) | €2.36 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (€2.15) | €1.35 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (€2.63) | €1.38 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 62% more expensive than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €19 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (€212) | €89 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €56 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €8 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.01) | €3.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €3.49 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (€471) | €460 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.12 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€96) | €27 | + 254% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €6 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 665 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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