Cost of living in Singapore vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 207% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 207% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (RM34) | RM11 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (RM24) | RM11 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (RM17) | RM7 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (RM9) | RM5.00 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (RM11) | RM2.00 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (RM10) | RM1.00 | + 945% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (RM49) | RM6.00 | + 715% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (RM13) | RM5.00 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (RM15) | RM8 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (RM94) | RM42 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 337% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (RM7) | RM1.00 | + 597% | |
| Housing | + 428% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 428% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (RM10,998) | RM1,220 | + 802% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (RM8,247) | RM625 | + 1220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (RM465) | RM198 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (RM8,762) | RM850 | + 931% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (RM5,394) | RM500 | + 979% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (RM286) | RM125 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (RM132) | RM99 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (RM2,002) | RM775 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (RM565) | RM443 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (RM35) | RM25 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (RM56) | RM12 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (RM333) | RM160 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (RM153) | RM137 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (RM401) | RM122 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (RM578) | RM207 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 797% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 797% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (RM359,827) | RM12,250 | + 2837% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (RM7) | RM2.15 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (RM296) | RM23 | + 1188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 87% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (RM33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (RM173) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (RM32) | RM2.00 | + 1493% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (RM18) | RM12 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (RM24) | RM2.00 | + 1100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (RM10) | RM1.00 | + 948% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (RM13) | RM2.00 | + 540% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (RM91) | RM16 | + 468% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (RM149) | RM60 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (RM80) | RM30 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (RM1,033) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (RM448) | RM70 | + 540% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (RM65) | RM25 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (RM20) | RM7 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (RM33) | RM14 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (RM2,318) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (RM0.94) | RM2.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (RM466) | RM75 | + 521% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (RM42) | RM14 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 275% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 275% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM14,253 (SGD $4,683) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,800 in Taiping.
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