Cost of living in Singapore compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 29 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 29 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 15 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.28 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 6 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 16 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $7 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 6 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $20 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 13 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 8 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.79 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 4.23 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $46 (﷼ 132) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.53 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 9 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.98 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 2.43 | + 368% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,737 (﷼ 22,127) | ﷼ 3,989 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (﷼ 15,895) | ﷼ 2,865 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $365 (﷼ 1,045) | ﷼ 759 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,584 (﷼ 15,968) | ﷼ 2,838 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,707 (﷼ 10,600) | ﷼ 1,708 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $224 (﷼ 641) | ﷼ 660 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (﷼ 135) | ﷼ 252 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $841 (﷼ 2,404) | ﷼ 2,261 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (﷼ 382) | ﷼ 495 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 26 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 59 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $138 (﷼ 396) | ﷼ 175 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (﷼ 457) | ﷼ 253 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $183 (﷼ 523) | ﷼ 414 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $238 (﷼ 681) | ﷼ 369 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 224% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $151,198 (﷼ 432,385) | ﷼ 90,334 | + 379% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.80 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 485% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $126 (﷼ 360) | ﷼ 149 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 13 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 75 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (﷼ 291) | ﷼ 196 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 35 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 22 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 19 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.77 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 11 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 19 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $62 (﷼ 176) | ﷼ 43 | + 310% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Singapore | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $107 (﷼ 305) | ﷼ 169 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $41 (﷼ 116) | ﷼ 110 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $289 (﷼ 827) | ﷼ 694 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $231 (﷼ 661) | ﷼ 217 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (﷼ 77) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 18 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (﷼ 39) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (﷼ 2,849) | ﷼ 3,669 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (﷼ 0.75) | ﷼ 0.55 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $209 (﷼ 596) | ﷼ 296 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (﷼ 46) | ﷼ 27 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,491 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 148% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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