Cost of living in Singapore compared to Croatia
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.12) | €4.94 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (€2.66) | €1.15 | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (€3.58) | €4.39 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (€2.48) | €2.23 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.09 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (€4.58) | €1.35 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (€2.90) | €1.12 | + 159% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (€4.31) | €1.35 | + 220% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (€33) | €6 | + 401% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (€2.41) | €2.13 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (€2.20) | €0.99 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 254% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 254% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (€4,380) | €956 | + 358% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (€3,248) | €701 | + 364% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (€191) | €130 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (€3,209) | €590 | + 444% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (€2,282) | €441 | + 417% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (€125) | €82 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (€31) | €25 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (€516) | €496 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€131) | €86 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (€17) | €11 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (€99) | €87 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€40) | €35 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (€99) | €90 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €106 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (€105,900) | €27,558 | + 284% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (€2.09) | €1.68 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (€89) | €48 | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 73% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €10 | + 163% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (€50) | €47 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.01 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (€3.77) | €4.00 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €3.25 | + 302% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.58) | €2.04 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.61) | €2.48 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (€33) | €8 | + 299% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 73% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Singapore | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (€61) | €49 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (€21) | €13 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (€149) | €30 | + 397% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (€105) | €52 | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (€16) | €9 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.84) | €1.89 | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €2.68 | + 207% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€637) | €824 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.21) | €0.12 | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (€131) | €43 | + 205% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €4.66 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 115% |
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 115% more expensive than in Croatia
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