Cost of living in Singapore is 262% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (RM45) | RM17 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (RM33) | RM16 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (RM26) | RM10 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (RM13) | RM7 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (RM18) | RM12 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (RM13) | RM4.87 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (RM49) | RM26 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (RM20) | RM8 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (RM14) | RM4.72 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.47 (RM19) | RM11 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (RM148) | RM64 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (RM11) | RM3.38 | + 230% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (RM11) | RM3.96 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 427% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 427% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (RM21,724) | RM3,094 | + 602% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (RM16,109) | RM1,858 | + 767% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (RM946) | RM303 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (RM15,913) | RM2,385 | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (RM11,316) | RM1,485 | + 662% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (RM621) | RM158 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (RM152) | RM122 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (RM2,593) | RM1,309 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (RM649) | RM456 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (RM42) | RM18 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (RM84) | RM26 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (RM361) | RM239 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (RM200) | RM129 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (RM492) | RM279 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (RM538) | RM292 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 304% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 304% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $161,920 (RM555,279) | RM160,496 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (RM10) | RM1.98 | + 400% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (RM442) | RM95 | + 364% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (RM102) | RM19 | + 438% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 228% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (RM43) | RM14 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (RM129) | RM22 | + 499% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (RM249) | RM60 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (RM45) | RM23 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.34 (RM18) | RM12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (RM64) | RM15 | + 338% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (RM13) | RM4.69 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (RM18) | RM6 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (RM136) | RM38 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (RM263) | RM75 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (RM105) | RM33 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $174 (RM597) | RM273 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (RM521) | RM152 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (RM78) | RM35 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (RM24) | RM15 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (RM41) | RM18 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (RM3,162) | RM2,097 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (RM1.06) | RM0.34 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (RM649) | RM184 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (RM53) | RM17 | + 211% | |
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TOTAL | + 262% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,088 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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