Cost of living in Singapore vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 142% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (19,271 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 451% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (13,809 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (9,484 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (5,166 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 331% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (6,029 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (5,931 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (27,745 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (7,394 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (4,312 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (8,607 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (53,233 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 432% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (4,965 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (3,954 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (6,242,125 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (4,680,808 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (263,693 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (4,972,842 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 1558% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (3,061,343 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (162,134 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (74,953 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (1,136,113 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (320,777 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (19,841 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (31,841 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 68% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (188,778 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (86,776 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (227,675 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 355% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (328,150 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1213% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (204,221,947 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (3,781 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (168,125 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (22,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (18,660 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (23,203 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (98,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (18,083 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (10,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (13,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (5,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (7,264 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 909% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (51,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 38% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (84,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (45,468 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (586,045 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 4086% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (254,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (36,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (11,080 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (18,806 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (1,315,842 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (536 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (264,348 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (23,927 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 746 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 32,668,447 Shilling (SGD $18,911) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 20,100,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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