Cost of living in Singapore vs Tampa, Florida, United States
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6.00) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.12) | $3.70 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.24) | $1.00 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.62) | $2.54 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $4.04 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $6 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.21) | $3.48 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.87) | $1.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.74) | $2.87 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $15 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $2.19 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $1.98 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($2,712) | $1,982 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,034) | $1,258 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 ($115) | $164 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($2,160) | $1,371 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 ($1,330) | $955 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $155 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $55 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($494) | $338 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($139) | $159 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($14) | $20 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $46 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($38) | $40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $93 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($143) | $94 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,726) | $24,262 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($1.64) | $0.60 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $57 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $103 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $5.79 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.34) | $3.13 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.92) | $3.95 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.58) | $3.31 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.16) | $1.77 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($22) | $22 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 ($37) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($255) | $285 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $75 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $12 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.81) | $5.16 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.32 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 ($572) | $402 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $32 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $7 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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