Cost of living in Singapore compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.15) | €5.54 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (€2.67) | €1.31 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (€3.60) | €4.59 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (€2.49) | €3.11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (€4.60) | €2.24 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (€2.92) | €1.60 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (€4.33) | €1.43 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (€33) | €6 | + 417% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (€2.42) | €3.21 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (€2.21) | €1.52 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (€4,403) | €1,955 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (€3,265) | €1,637 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (€192) | €258 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (€3,226) | €1,398 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (€2,294) | €1,114 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (€126) | €153 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (€518) | €323 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (€132) | €152 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (€17) | €19 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (€100) | €71 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€41) | €30 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (€100) | €79 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€109) | €95 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (€106,463) | €31,745 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (€2.10) | €1.93 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (€90) | €84 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €3.59 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€26) | €12 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (€50) | €46 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.68 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.47 (€3.80) | €5.07 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €5.20 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.59) | €2.21 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.63) | €3.04 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (€33) | €24 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Singapore | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (€61) | €50 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (€21) | €24 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (€150) | €107 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (€106) | €68 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (€16) | €14 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.86) | €3.03 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €5.40 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€641) | €583 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (€0.21) | €0.08 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (€132) | €34 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Netherlands
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