Cost of living in Singapore is 112% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Singapore | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (272 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (216 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (145 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (83 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (120 NT$) | 121 NT$ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (86 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (307 NT$) | 241 NT$ | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (121 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (80 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (136 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 180% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (828 NT$) | 436 NT$ | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.06 (72 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (70 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 21% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 190% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (134,772 NT$) | 51,114 NT$ | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (115,218 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 272% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (7,093 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,217 (99,724 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 400% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (72,304 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (3,795 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (1,081 NT$) | 765 NT$ | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $827 (19,558 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $190 (4,494 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (291 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (460 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 8% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (2,409 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $71 (1,682 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (3,486 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (3,709 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 164% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 164% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $152,561 (3,607,374 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | + 284% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (72 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 134% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (2,852 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 118% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $23 (550 NT$) | 267 NT$ | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (316 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $20 (464 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (1,694 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (320 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (129 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (266 NT$) | 256 NT$ | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.89 (92 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.03 (95 NT$) | 88 NT$ | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $42 (1,005 NT$) | 667 NT$ | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Singapore | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (1,805 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (679 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $212 (5,020 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (2,730 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 121% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (510 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (154 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (264 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 259% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (21,799 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (6 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (3,748 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 214% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (383 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 187% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 472 prices entered by 128 different people.
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