Cost of living in Singapore vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (3,509 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (2,515 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (1,727 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (941 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (1,098 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (1,080 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (5,052 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 742% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (1,346 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (785 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (1,567 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 646% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (9,694 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (904 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (720 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 683% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 683% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (1,136,720 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 983% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (852,397 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 752% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (48,020 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (905,578 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 1032% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (557,485 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 1294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (29,525 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 392% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (13,649 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (206,892 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 417% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (58,415 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (3,613 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (5,798 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (34,377 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (15,802 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (41,461 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (59,758 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 605% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 605% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (37,189,772 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 3619% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (689 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 359% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (30,616 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 410% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (4,180 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 234% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (3,398 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (4,225 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (17,850 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 792% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (3,293 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 929% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (1,821 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 328% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (2,481 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (1,083 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (1,323 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (9,388 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1778% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (15,360 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (8,280 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 491% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (106,722 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (46,289 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (6,701 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (2,018 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (3,425 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (239,621 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (98 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 985% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (48,139 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (4,357 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 277% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 277% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,152,937 KZT (SGD $3,665) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 306,000 KZT in Taraz.
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