Cost of living in Singapore vs Eugene, Oregon, United States
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($5.99) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.11) | $2.76 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.24) | $0.85 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.62) | $2.46 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.57) | $4.11 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $7 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.21) | $3.06 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.87) | $1.10 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.73) | $4.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $13 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.15) | $2.06 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $1.46 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 ($2,858) | $1,781 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,031) | $1,355 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 ($118) | $159 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 ($2,286) | $1,082 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 ($1,310) | $684 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $124 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $50 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($493) | $216 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($139) | $114 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($13) | $24 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $56 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($37) | $45 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $93 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($142) | $149 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,603) | $20,089 | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 ($1.69) | $0.78 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $48 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $36 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 26% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $12 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $152 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $5.35 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.34) | $3.34 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.91) | $6 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.58) | $3.14 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.15) | $2.13 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($40) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $18 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($254) | $196 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $70 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.81) | $5.06 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.24 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 ($565) | $430 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $52 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 815 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Eugene, Oregon (United States)
For example, you would need at least $7,525 (SGD $10,040) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,700 in Eugene, Oregon.
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