Cost of living in Singapore is 60% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (£5.63) | £6.00 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (£3.79) | £3.70 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (£2.34) | £0.84 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (£3.30) | £2.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (£2.32) | £1.87 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (£8) | £5.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (£3.27) | £1.61 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (£1.86) | £0.79 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (£3.24) | £2.06 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (£20) | £8 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (£1.64) | £1.62 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (£1.63) | £0.99 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (£4,420) | £1,430 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,166 (£2,409) | £928 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (£106) | £249 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (£2,248) | £1,104 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (£1,745) | £764 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (£80) | £143 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (£29) | £29 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $675 (£391) | £313 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (£122) | £77 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (£8) | £5.67 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (£12) | £12 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (£64) | £68 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (£37) | £37 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (£84) | £77 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (£101) | £48 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (£95,361) | £18,757 | + 408% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (£1.63) | £1.38 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (£54) | £61 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (£24) | £13 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (£8) | £2.41 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (£11) | £9 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (£40) | £124 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (£8) | £3.26 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (£3.33) | £1.32 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (£5.63) | £2.34 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (£2.07) | £1.84 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (£3.23) | £1.39 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (£19) | £9 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Singapore | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (£30) | £26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (£17) | £17 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (£124) | £85 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (£91) | £55 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (£13) | £7 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (£4.19) | £2.85 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (£6) | £4.34 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (£533) | £359 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (£0.15) | £0.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $178 (£103) | £24 | + 328% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (£9) | £11 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 552 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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