Cost of living in Singapore vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (AU$5.32) | AU$5.33 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (AU$2.90) | AU$1.27 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.50 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (AU$3.33) | AU$5.43 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (AU$4.15) | AU$3.83 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.15 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (AU$4.83) | AU$4.63 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (AU$30) | AU$16 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (AU$2.79) | AU$3.04 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.11 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (AU$3,695) | AU$2,503 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (AU$2,625) | AU$1,686 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (AU$153) | AU$222 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (AU$2,955) | AU$1,936 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (AU$1,693) | AU$1,253 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (AU$91) | AU$190 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (AU$42) | AU$52 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (AU$637) | AU$607 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (AU$180) | AU$202 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 23% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (AU$106) | AU$106 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (AU$48) | AU$82 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (AU$128) | AU$154 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (AU$184) | AU$132 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (AU$114,549) | AU$26,857 | + 327% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.42 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (AU$94) | AU$82 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (AU$13) | AU$25 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (AU$55) | AU$64 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (AU$5.61) | AU$4.88 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (AU$8) | AU$5.71 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (AU$3.34) | AU$3.52 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (AU$4.07) | AU$3.34 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (AU$31) | AU$27 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (AU$52) | AU$45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (AU$26) | AU$31 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (AU$329) | AU$237 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (AU$143) | AU$101 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (AU$21) | AU$15 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (AU$6) | AU$4.32 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (AU$730) | AU$575 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.65 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (AU$148) | AU$57 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 646 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$9,652 (SGD $9,961) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,900 in Wollongong.
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