Cost of living in Singapore is 325% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 125% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 125% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (198 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (143 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (96 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (54 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (71 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (59 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (183 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (76 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (50 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (83 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (473 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (52 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (39 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 574% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 574% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (122,285 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 823% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (77,529 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 686% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (3,917 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (69,762 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (49,501 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 733% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (2,650 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 529% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (660 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (11,071 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (2,773 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (212 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (304 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 441% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (1,540 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (855 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (2,185 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (2,297 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 340% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 340% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (2,282,887 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 872% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (45 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (2,012 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $31 (450 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 289% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 289% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (185 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (552 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 840% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (951 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (193 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 277% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (86 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (274 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 570% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (54 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (76 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $47 (693 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 272% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 272% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (1,170 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (422 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (4,083 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 1006% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (1,679 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (362 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 691% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (93 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (155 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 818% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (13,499 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (2.98 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (2,385 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (212 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 411% | |
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TOTAL | + 325% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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