Cost of living in Singapore is 240% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 128% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 128% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (1,470 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 (976 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (605 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.40 (358 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (534 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (637 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (1,464 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (528 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (321 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (570 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 422% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $46 (3,762 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.83 (311 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (272 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 415% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 415% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,143 (499,516 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (451,976 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 940% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $270 (21,978 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,169 (420,295 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,618 (294,206 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 703% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $240 (19,533 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (3,782 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (68,897 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (10,874 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (801 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (1,773 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $148 (12,055 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (12,983 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $185 (15,044 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (20,503 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 324% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 324% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,347 (12,551,088 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 765% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.94 (320 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $123 (9,962 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 535% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $43 (3,469 Lek) | 2,569 Lek | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 139% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (1,030 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (3,065 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (8,262 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (862 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (747 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (1,521 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.71 (383 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (714 Lek) | 328 Lek | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $61 (4,942 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 697% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 141% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (9,424 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $49 (3,953 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (23,577 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 581% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $234 (19,053 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (2,223 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (625 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (1,108 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (80,998 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (21 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $219 (17,839 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 353% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (1,280 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 277% | |
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TOTAL | + 240% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,217 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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