Cost of living in Singapore compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (46 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (30 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (20 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.28 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $7 (20 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $20 (52 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (17 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.79 (13 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (17 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $46 (121 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.53 (9 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.98 (10 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 234% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,737 (20,265 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (14,558 ₪) | 1,678 ₪ | + 768% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $365 (957 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,584 (14,625 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,707 (9,708 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $224 (587 ₪) | 526 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (124 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $841 (2,201 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (350 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (26 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (58 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $138 (362 ₪) | 311 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (419 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $183 (479 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $238 (623 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $151,198 (396,012 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.80 (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $126 (330 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 148% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (33 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (100 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (266 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (27 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (24 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (49 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.77 (13 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $62 (161 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 616% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Singapore | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $107 (279 ₪) | 140 ₪ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $41 (106 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $289 (758 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $231 (605 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (71 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (19 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (36 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (2,609 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (0.68 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $209 (546 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 264% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (41 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 985 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 132% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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