Cost of living in Singapore compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 24% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (36 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (26 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (18 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (10 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (13 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (11 ﷼) | 5.27 ﷼ | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (34 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (14 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (9 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (15 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (87 ﷼) | 112 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (10 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (7 ﷼) | 4.25 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 44% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (22,499 ﷼) | 11,226 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (14,264 ﷼) | 7,751 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (721 ﷼) | 596 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (12,835 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (9,107 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (487 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (121 ﷼) | 505 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (2,009 ﷼) | 1,531 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (510 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (38 ﷼) | 54 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (56 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (283 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (157 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (402 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (423 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 222% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 222% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (420,015 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (8 ﷼) | 2.17 ﷼ | + 280% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (370 ﷼) | 125 ﷼ | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 41% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (34 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (103 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (175 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (35 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (16 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (51 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (10 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (14 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (156 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Singapore | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (215 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (78 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (748 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (309 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (67 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (17 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (29 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (2,484 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (0.55 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (439 ﷼) | 350 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (40 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,127 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Qatar
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