Cost of living in Singapore vs Wuxi, China
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (60元) | 46元 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (39元) | 32元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (27元) | 13元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (15元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (17元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (17元) | 7元 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (78元) | 40元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (24元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (150元) | 109元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (14元) | 8元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (11元) | 10元 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 170% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,742 (18,251元) | 5,152元 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (13,215元) | 3,017元 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (770元) | 616元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (14,873元) | 3,977元 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (8,522元) | 2,477元 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (458元) | 1,059元 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (212元) | 98元 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (3,207元) | 2,789元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (906元) | 1,109元 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (56元) | 34元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (86元) | 38元 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 27% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (533元) | 801元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (242元) | 402元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (643元) | 694元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (926元) | 437元 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 140% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (576,559元) | 167,519元 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (475元) | 224元 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (65元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (53元) | 50元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (66元) | 84元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (277元) | 585元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (51元) | 38元 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (28元) | 53元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (38元) | 45元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (17元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (21元) | 12元 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (157元) | 42元 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 68% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (262元) | 141元 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (128元) | 95元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (1,655元) | 852元 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (718元) | 354元 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (104元) | 65元 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (31元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (53元) | 33元 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (3,674元) | 2,900元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (1.51元) | 0.39元 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (746元) | 578元 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (68元) | 19元 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 652 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Wuxi (China)
For example, you would need at least 28,263元 (SGD $5,795) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 15,000元 in Wuxi.
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