Cost of living in Singapore is 372% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 169% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 169% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (46 lei) | 24 lei | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (22 lei) | 10 lei | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (13 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (14 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (43 lei) | 13 lei | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (18 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (12 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (19 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 484% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (111 lei) | 25 lei | + 335% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (12 lei) | 6 lei | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (9 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 332% | |
| Housing | + 856% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 856% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (28,590 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 1351% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (18,126 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 1225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (916 lei) | 509 lei | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (16,310 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 1345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (11,573 lei) | 820 lei | + 1312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (619 lei) | 292 lei | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (154 lei) | 28 lei | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (2,588 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (648 lei) | 322 lei | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (50 lei) | 24 lei | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (71 lei) | 13 lei | + 461% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (360 lei) | 108 lei | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (200 lei) | 154 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (511 lei) | 241 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (537 lei) | 306 lei | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 411% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 411% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (533,743 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 626% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (10 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $135 (463 lei) | 81 lei | + 474% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (103 lei) | 20 lei | + 414% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (43 lei) | 28 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (129 lei) | 29 lei | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (222 lei) | 99 lei | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (45 lei) | 12 lei | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (64 lei) | 15 lei | + 320% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (13 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $47 (162 lei) | 19 lei | + 768% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 227% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (274 lei) | 57 lei | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (99 lei) | 39 lei | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $279 (955 lei) | 93 lei | + 930% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (393 lei) | 80 lei | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (85 lei) | 15 lei | + 448% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (22 lei) | 6 lei | + 240% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (36 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 610% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $973 (3,331 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (0.70 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (558 lei) | 132 lei | + 324% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (51 lei) | 18 lei | + 189% | |
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TOTAL | + 372% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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