Cost of living in Singapore vs Taranto, Italy
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€4.97) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (€3.42) | €3.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (€1.86) | €1.24 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (€2.17) | €3.14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (€2.14) | €1.90 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (€2.66) | €1.80 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (€1.55) | €1.67 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (€3.10) | €1.03 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (€19) | €4.89 | + 292% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (€1.79) | €1.82 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (€1.42) | €0.84 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (€2,248) | €604 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (€1,686) | €470 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (€95) | €96 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (€1,791) | €510 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (€1,103) | €400 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (€58) | €87 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (€409) | €412 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (€116) | €177 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €5.25 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (€31) | €36 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €79 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€118) | €90 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (€73,558) | €22,563 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (€1.36) | €1.57 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (€61) | €32 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (€35) | €53 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (€7) | €3.17 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (€3.60) | €2.63 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.91) | €2.70 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (€2.14) | €2.00 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (€2.62) | €1.74 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (€30) | €23 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €15 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (€211) | €47 | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (€92) | €52 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €5.86 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€3.99) | €1.26 | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.00 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (€474) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.19) | €0.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€95) | €48 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €5.13 | + 68% | |
| 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 775 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,931 (SGD $4,711) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Taranto.
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