Cost of living in Singapore is 200% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Singapore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.63 (6 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.01 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.90 (7 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (21 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.05 (8 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.09 (5.19 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (10 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (54 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.44 (5.78 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.73 (4.59 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 287% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Singapore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,098 (13,614 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,293 (8,898 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $262 (441 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,421 (7,432 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,124 (5,251 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $176 (296 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (77 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (1,271 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (318 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (24 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (35 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 49% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Singapore | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (167 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (98 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (251 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (264 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 314% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 314% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (262,085 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 456% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (5.14 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $131 (220 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $14 (23 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 183% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Singapore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (21 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (63 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $67 (113 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (22 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $6 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (31 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 342% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (6 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (9 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 (116 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 871% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Singapore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (134 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (48 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (469 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1072% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (193 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (42 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (18 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $966 (1,625 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (0.34 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (274 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 334% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (25 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 200% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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