Cost of living in Singapore vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 105% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (R 132) | R 60 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (R 86) | R 59 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (R 59) | R 49 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (R 32) | R 12 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (R 37) | R 29 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (R 37) | R 14 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (R 172) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (R 46) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (R 27) | R 7 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (R 53) | R 12 | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (R 331) | R 87 | + 280% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (R 31) | R 16 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (R 25) | R 12 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (R 40,907) | R 15,755 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (R 29,067) | R 9,718 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (R 1,693) | R 1,926 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (R 32,715) | R 12,645 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (R 18,744) | R 12,000 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (R 1,007) | R 1,000 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (R 465) | R 986 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (R 7,055) | R 7,119 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (R 1,992) | R 2,169 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (R 123) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (R 190) | R 19 | + 913% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (R 1,172) | R 690 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (R 532) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (R 1,414) | R 2,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (R 2,038) | R 1,500 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (R 1,268,169) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (R 24) | R 13 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (R 1,044) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (R 143) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 53% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (R 116) | R 50 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (R 144) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (R 609) | R 428 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (R 112) | R 35 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (R 62) | R 30 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (R 85) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (R 37) | R 40 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (R 45) | R 15 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (R 345) | R 120 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (R 577) | R 372 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (R 282) | R 113 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (R 3,639) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (R 1,578) | R 600 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (R 229) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (R 69) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R 117) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (R 8,082) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (R 3.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (R 1,642) | R 200 | + 721% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R 149) | R 37 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 647 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 62% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 74,703 (SGD $6,964) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 46,000 in Witbank.
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