Cost of living in Singapore vs Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($8) | $13 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.13) | $5.08 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.25) | $1.08 | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.62) | $3.09 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $4.28 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $4.97 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.22) | $3.50 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.88) | $1.80 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.75) | $3.63 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $15 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $2.00 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $1.69 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($2,717) | $1,645 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,038) | $1,027 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 ($115) | $230 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($2,165) | $1,199 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 ($1,333) | $767 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($71) | $126 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $49 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($495) | $302 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($140) | $135 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($14) | $17 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $40 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($38) | $55 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $83 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($143) | $98 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 150% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 150% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,899) | $23,752 | + 274% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($1.65) | $0.58 | + 185% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $37 | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 30% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $29 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $118 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $5.68 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.35) | $3.62 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.93) | $5.01 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.59) | $3.68 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.16) | $1.79 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($22) | $18 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 ($37) | $40 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($255) | $80 | + 217% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($111) | $66 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $9 | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.82) | $4.55 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $4.11 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 ($573) | $428 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $34 | + 242% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $5.99 | + 74% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,871 (SGD $9,138) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,900 in Tallahassee, Florida.
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