Cost of living in Singapore vs Whitehorse, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 15% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (C$5.17) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (C$2.82) | C$2.32 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (C$3.29) | C$4.28 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (C$3.23) | C$4.52 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (C$15) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (C$4.03) | C$4.23 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (C$2.35) | C$3.35 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (C$4.69) | C$3.65 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (C$29) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (C$2.71) | C$3.06 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (C$2.16) | C$2.28 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (C$3,591) | C$1,972 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (C$2,552) | C$1,531 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (C$149) | C$253 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (C$2,872) | C$1,060 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (C$1,646) | C$963 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (C$88) | C$215 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (C$41) | C$76 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (C$619) | C$655 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (C$175) | C$175 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 28% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (C$103) | C$73 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (C$47) | C$98 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (C$124) | C$121 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (C$179) | C$164 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (C$111,340) | C$32,208 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (C$2.12) | C$1.38 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (C$92) | C$63 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (C$13) | C$39 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (C$13) | C$23 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (C$5.45) | C$4.37 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (C$3.24) | C$4.14 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (C$3.96) | C$2.97 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (C$30) | C$30 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (C$51) | C$64 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (C$320) | C$66 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (C$139) | C$113 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (C$20) | C$10 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (C$6) | C$4.94 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (C$10) | C$7 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (C$710) | C$906 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (C$0.29) | C$1.09 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (C$144) | C$82 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (C$13) | C$14 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Whitehorse (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,332 (SGD $7,785) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Whitehorse.
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