Cost of living in Singapore vs Walnut Creek, California, United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 27% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 ($9) | $18 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.13) | $5.91 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.25) | $1.36 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.63) | $4.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $5.87 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.22) | $3.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.88) | $1.96 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.75) | $3.33 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $17 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $2.10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $3.06 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 17% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 ($2,871) | $2,790 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,040) | $2,468 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 ($119) | $163 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 ($2,296) | $2,438 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 ($1,315) | $2,018 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($71) | $127 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $58 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($495) | $375 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($140) | $179 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 6% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $51 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($37) | $55 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($143) | $125 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is about the same as in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,993) | $20,090 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 ($1.70) | $0.95 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $145 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $26 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 37% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $23 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $147 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.36) | $4.64 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.94) | $6.00 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.59) | $3.68 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.17) | $2.76 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($24) | $29 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 ($41) | $48 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($255) | $154 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($111) | $112 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $14 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.83) | $4.94 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 ($567) | $427 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.46 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $70 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $8 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 639 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,000 in Walnut Creek, California you would need to make just about $7,905 (SGD $10,500) in Singapore.
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