Cost of living in Singapore vs Talca, Chile
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (CH$5,911) | CH$4,097 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (CH$4,287) | CH$4,101 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (CH$2,944) | CH$1,419 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (CH$1,604) | CH$769 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (CH$1,872) | CH$2,172 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.41 (CH$1,827) | CH$891 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (CH$8,614) | CH$3,138 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (CH$2,295) | CH$876 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.55 (CH$1,370) | CH$795 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (CH$2,672) | CH$972 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (CH$16,527) | CH$3,334 | + 396% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (CH$1,542) | CH$1,385 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.20 (CH$1,180) | CH$358 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 207% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,570 (CH$1,914,389) | CH$469,553 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,600 (CH$1,394,365) | CH$350,412 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $156 (CH$83,697) | CH$57,577 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (CH$1,543,858) | CH$332,647 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (CH$950,418) | CH$134,907 | + 604% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (CH$50,336) | CH$28,299 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (CH$23,270) | CH$17,685 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (CH$352,715) | CH$185,581 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (CH$99,588) | CH$60,000 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (CH$6,160) | CH$3,491 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (CH$9,885) | CH$8,779 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (CH$58,608) | CH$29,979 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (CH$26,940) | CH$19,979 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (CH$70,683) | CH$37,167 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (CH$101,877) | CH$114,047 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 213% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (CH$63,402,333) | CH$8,496,910 | + 646% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (CH$1,174) | CH$744 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (CH$52,196) | CH$23,116 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (CH$7,127) | CH$4,652 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (CH$5,793) | CH$3,509 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (CH$7,204) | CH$5,503 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (CH$30,431) | CH$21,035 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (CH$5,614) | CH$6,000 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (CH$3,104) | CH$3,101 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (CH$4,230) | CH$3,748 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (CH$1,847) | CH$1,351 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (CH$2,255) | CH$1,755 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (CH$16,005) | CH$6,571 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 97% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (CH$26,186) | CH$14,980 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (CH$14,116) | CH$8,488 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (CH$181,942) | CH$15,000 | + 1113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (CH$78,915) | CH$17,485 | + 351% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (CH$11,425) | CH$4,503 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (CH$3,440) | CH$3,252 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (CH$5,839) | CH$1,396 | + 318% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (CH$408,514) | CH$450,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (CH$166) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (CH$82,069) | CH$36,598 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (CH$7,428) | CH$3,652 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 879 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 140% more expensive than in Talca (Chile)
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