Cost of living in Singapore vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 6% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (NZ$13) | NZ$16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (NZ$5.76) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$2.02 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (NZ$3.60) | NZ$4.40 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (NZ$17) | NZ$5.69 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (NZ$4.49) | NZ$3.71 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.48 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$3.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (NZ$32) | NZ$14 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (NZ$3.02) | NZ$3.21 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$2.49 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (NZ$4,000) | NZ$2,691 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (NZ$2,842) | NZ$2,090 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (NZ$166) | NZ$200 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (NZ$3,199) | NZ$1,626 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (NZ$1,833) | NZ$1,470 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (NZ$98) | NZ$232 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (NZ$46) | NZ$74 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (NZ$690) | NZ$578 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (NZ$195) | NZ$176 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (NZ$19) | NZ$22 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (NZ$115) | NZ$86 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (NZ$52) | NZ$73 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (NZ$138) | NZ$167 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (NZ$199) | NZ$162 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (NZ$124,012) | NZ$39,529 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.10 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (NZ$102) | NZ$115 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (NZ$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (NZ$14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (NZ$60) | NZ$44 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.57 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.96 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$2.72 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (NZ$4.41) | NZ$3.43 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (NZ$34) | NZ$23 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (NZ$56) | NZ$53 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (NZ$28) | NZ$34 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (NZ$356) | NZ$235 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (NZ$154) | NZ$122 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (NZ$22) | NZ$16 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.87 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (NZ$790) | NZ$913 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (NZ$0.33) | NZ$0.56 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (NZ$161) | NZ$69 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (NZ$15) | NZ$31 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 658 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$9,000 (SGD $8,579) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$7,600 in Tauranga.
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