Cost of living in Singapore vs Walvis Bay, Namibia
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (132 N$) | 58 N$ | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (86 N$) | 53 N$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (59 N$) | 41 N$ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (32 N$) | 15 N$ | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (38 N$) | 25 N$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (37 N$) | 20 N$ | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (173 N$) | 51 N$ | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (46 N$) | 32 N$ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (27 N$) | 21 N$ | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (54 N$) | 13 N$ | + 304% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (331 N$) | 94 N$ | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (31 N$) | 17 N$ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (25 N$) | 7 N$ | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 154% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (40,983 N$) | 7,817 N$ | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (29,121 N$) | 6,452 N$ | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (1,696 N$) | 1,732 N$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (32,776 N$) | 7,354 N$ | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (18,778 N$) | 4,526 N$ | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (1,009 N$) | 508 N$ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (466 N$) | 818 N$ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (7,068 N$) | 6,625 N$ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (1,996 N$) | 850 N$ | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (123 N$) | 79 N$ | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (190 N$) | 150 N$ | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (1,174 N$) | 563 N$ | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (533 N$) | 283 N$ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (1,416 N$) | 800 N$ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (2,042 N$) | 925 N$ | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 218% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (1,270,534 N$) | 246,009 N$ | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (24 N$) | 12 N$ | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (1,046 N$) | 407 N$ | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (143 N$) | 109 N$ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (116 N$) | 49 N$ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (144 N$) | 138 N$ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (610 N$) | 270 N$ | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (112 N$) | 79 N$ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (62 N$) | 18 N$ | + 251% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (85 N$) | 60 N$ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (37 N$) | 24 N$ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (45 N$) | 11 N$ | + 324% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (346 N$) | 127 N$ | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (578 N$) | 333 N$ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (283 N$) | 115 N$ | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (3,646 N$) | 341 N$ | + 969% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (1,581 N$) | 591 N$ | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (229 N$) | 42 N$ | + 450% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (69 N$) | 25 N$ | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (117 N$) | 22 N$ | + 428% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (8,097 N$) | 14,414 N$ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (3.34 N$) | 1.38 N$ | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (1,645 N$) | 780 N$ | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (149 N$) | 42 N$ | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 644 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 146% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 59,003 N$ (SGD $5,490) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 24,000 N$ in Walvis Bay.
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