Cost of living in Singapore is 395% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 236% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 236% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (62 lei) | 32 lei | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 (41 lei) | 18 lei | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (26 lei) | 9 lei | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.40 (15 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (23 lei) | 10 lei | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (27 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $19 (66 lei) | 14 lei | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (22 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 562% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (14 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 490% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (21 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 546% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (161 lei) | 25 lei | + 544% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.77 (13 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (11 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 585% | |
| Housing | + 782% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 782% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,737 (26,549 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 1091% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (19,071 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 1152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $270 (927 lei) | 390 lei | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,169 (17,735 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 1195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,618 (12,414 lei) | 914 lei | + 1258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $240 (824 lei) | 253 lei | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (160 lei) | 32 lei | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (2,907 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (459 lei) | 330 lei | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (75 lei) | 23 lei | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 231% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 231% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $148 (509 lei) | 261 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (548 lei) | 131 lei | + 318% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $185 (635 lei) | 270 lei | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (865 lei) | 251 lei | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 439% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 439% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,347 (529,598 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 502% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.94 (14 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $136 (468 lei) | 74 lei | + 533% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (146 lei) | 21 lei | + 605% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 226% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (43 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (129 lei) | 28 lei | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (349 lei) | 84 lei | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (36 lei) | 20 lei | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (32 lei) | 13 lei | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (64 lei) | 15 lei | + 336% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.71 (16 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (30 lei) | 9 lei | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $61 (209 lei) | 16 lei | + 1225% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 230% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (398 lei) | 69 lei | + 479% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $49 (167 lei) | 43 lei | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (995 lei) | 166 lei | + 499% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $234 (804 lei) | 135 lei | + 497% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (94 lei) | 21 lei | + 347% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (26 lei) | 9 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (47 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 781% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (3,418 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (0.89 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $219 (753 lei) | 121 lei | + 523% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (54 lei) | 16 lei | + 229% | |
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TOTAL | + 395% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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