Cost of living in Singapore vs Tarija, Bolivia
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| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($b58) | $b27 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($b41) | $b29 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($b28) | $b12 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($b15) | $b5.34 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($b18) | $b10 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($b18) | $b5.49 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($b83) | $b15 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($b22) | $b9 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($b13) | $b4.39 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($b26) | $b13 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($b159) | $b38 | + 319% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($b15) | $b11 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($b12) | $b4.55 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 327% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($b18,693) | $b2,703 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($b14,018) | $b1,690 | + 730% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 ($b790) | $b206 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($b14,892) | $b1,841 | + 709% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 ($b9,168) | $b1,245 | + 636% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($b486) | $b159 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($b224) | $b195 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($b3,402) | $b2,914 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($b961) | $b1,888 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($b59) | $b50 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($b95) | $b13 | + 644% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($b565) | $b325 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($b260) | $b273 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($b682) | $b515 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($b983) | $b377 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 343% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 343% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($b611,586) | $b100,489 | + 509% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($b11) | $b3.73 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($b503) | $b137 | + 268% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($b69) | $b18 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 68% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($b56) | $b45 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($b69) | $b12 | + 479% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($b294) | $b121 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($b54) | $b34 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($b30) | $b26 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($b41) | $b33 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($b18) | $b11 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($b22) | $b15 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($b154) | $b29 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 148% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 ($b253) | $b61 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($b136) | $b68 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($b1,755) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($b761) | $b142 | + 436% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($b110) | $b29 | + 282% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($b33) | $b15 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($b56) | $b24 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 ($b3,941) | $b2,243 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($b1.61) | $b1.18 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($b792) | $b310 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($b72) | $b17 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 891 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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