Cost of living in Singapore compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (Q79) | Q86 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Q57) | Q47 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Q38) | Q29 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.82 (Q22) | Q13 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (Q28) | Q17 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (Q23) | Q12 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (Q73) | Q43 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (Q30) | Q18 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (Q20) | Q10 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (Q33) | Q11 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Q187) | Q90 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (Q21) | Q17 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (Q15) | Q8 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 368% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 368% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (Q48,450) | Q6,890 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (Q30,717) | Q4,195 | + 632% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (Q1,552) | Q557 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (Q27,640) | Q5,350 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (Q19,612) | Q3,253 | + 503% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Q1,050) | Q410 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Q262) | Q242 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (Q4,326) | Q3,443 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Q1,099) | Q662 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (Q83) | Q117 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (Q121) | Q31 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Q610) | Q435 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Q339) | Q332 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (Q866) | Q756 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Q910) | Q633 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 205% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (Q904,485) | Q162,571 | + 456% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (Q18) | Q12 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (Q797) | Q278 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Q74) | Q43 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Q221) | Q141 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (Q377) | Q301 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Q76) | Q33 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (Q34) | Q38 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Q109) | Q45 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (Q22) | Q21 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (Q30) | Q17 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (Q337) | Q79 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Singapore | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (Q464) | Q146 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Q167) | Q87 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (Q1,611) | Q252 | + 539% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Q665) | Q352 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (Q143) | Q56 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Q37) | Q30 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Q61) | Q18 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Q5,348) | Q4,426 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Q1.18) | Q1.57 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Q945) | Q322 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Q84) | Q26 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,874 prices entered by 216 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in Guatemala
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