Cost of living in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 ($14) | $13 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 ($5.68) | $5.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.40 ($3.36) | $1.14 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 ($5.01) | $4.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 ($5.97) | $4.02 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 ($14) | $4.93 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 ($4.95) | $3.91 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 ($3.02) | $1.85 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 ($5.35) | $3.50 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $45 ($34) | $16 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.83 ($2.92) | $2.27 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 ($2.55) | $1.82 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 156% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,797 ($5,950) | $1,498 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,113 ($3,902) | $1,149 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $286 ($218) | $240 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,034 ($3,842) | $1,120 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,635 ($2,774) | $838 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $185 ($141) | $142 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 ($35) | $49 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 ($647) | $271 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 ($102) | $93 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 ($17) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 108% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $133 ($101) | $38 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 ($122) | $55 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $163 ($124) | $107 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 ($192) | $104 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 185% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,601 ($101,950) | $27,464 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.73 ($2.85) | $0.80 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $108 ($82) | $37 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $43 ($33) | $15 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 38% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($10) | $8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 ($29) | $24 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 ($78) | $115 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 ($8) | $6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 ($7) | $3.86 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 ($14) | $5.02 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.71 ($3.59) | $3.13 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 ($7) | $1.89 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 ($53) | $20 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 ($89) | $41 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $39 ($30) | $32 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 ($221) | $72 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $208 ($158) | $74 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 ($19) | $9 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.20) | $4.52 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 ($11) | $4.61 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 ($760) | $463 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 ($0.20) | $0.36 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $184 ($140) | $29 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 ($12) | $6 | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 111% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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