Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Singapore | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (€13) | €15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.00) | €3.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.98 (€2.79) | €1.03 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (€4.77) | €3.72 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (€5.50) | €2.35 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (€13) | €6 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (€4.55) | €2.69 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (€2.78) | €1.57 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (€4.92) | €1.17 | + 320% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $54 (€38) | €7 | + 407% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.30 (€2.32) | €2.73 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (€2.34) | €0.90 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Singapore | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,014 (€5,627) | €1,937 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,113 (€3,590) | €1,471 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $249 (€175) | €173 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,034 (€3,534) | €1,268 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,635 (€2,552) | €943 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $185 (€130) | €111 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (€33) | €33 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (€595) | €479 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (€94) | €164 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (€14) | €15 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $133 (€93) | €92 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $138 (€97) | €44 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $153 (€107) | €105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (€177) | €139 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,601 (€93,798) | €28,154 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.49 (€2.45) | €1.93 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $108 (€76) | €95 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (€29) | €24 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Singapore | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.49 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €12 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (€71) | €41 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.53 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (€6) | €3.08 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €4.09 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (€2.60) | €1.39 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (€3.66) | €2.04 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $69 (€49) | €23 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Singapore | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (€82) | €57 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $30 (€21) | €23 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (€204) | €83 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $208 (€146) | €71 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (€18) | €9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.79) | €3.18 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €5.80 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (€699) | €453 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (€0.18) | €0.16 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $184 (€129) | €32 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,048 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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