Cost of living in Singapore vs Tabora, Tanzania
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (19,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (13,944 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 597% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (9,576 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (5,217 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (6,088 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (5,989 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 199% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (28,016 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (7,466 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (4,354 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (8,691 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 248% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (53,753 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 796% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (5,014 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 234% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (3,993 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 299% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (6,303,009 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (4,726,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (266,265 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 788% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (5,021,346 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 2132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (3,091,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (163,715 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 446% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (75,684 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (1,147,194 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (323,905 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (20,034 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 568% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (32,151 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (190,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (87,622 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (229,895 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (331,350 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Singapore is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (206,213,868 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (3,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (169,765 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (23,179 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (18,842 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (23,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (98,975 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 890% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (18,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (10,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (13,757 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 244% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (6,006 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (7,335 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (52,054 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Singapore is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (85,169 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (45,912 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (591,761 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (256,668 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (37,158 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (11,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (18,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (1,328,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (541 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (266,926 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (24,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 83% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 37,090,543 Shilling (SGD $21,263) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 20,300,000 Shilling in Tabora.
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