Cost of living in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 27% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 52 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 33 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.87 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.62 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.66 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 28 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.84 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.64 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.08 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 56 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.31 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.57 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,592 (Dirham 18,015) | Dirham 11,504 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,714 (Dirham 12,883) | Dirham 7,519 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $229 (Dirham 626) | Dirham 876 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,102 (Dirham 11,210) | Dirham 7,570 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,301 (Dirham 9,021) | Dirham 5,293 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $148 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 644 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 238 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 (Dirham 1,862) | Dirham 809 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 299 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 45 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 36 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 213 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 162 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $168 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 438 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $216 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 319 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (Dirham 426,785) | Dirham 94,873 | + 350% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.00 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 404 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 56 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $20 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 38 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $92 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 322 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 23 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.33 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.74 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 43 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Singapore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $59 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 171 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $39 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 85 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 (Dirham 581) | Dirham 532 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $136 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 362 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 80 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 42 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Dirham 2,520) | Dirham 1,998 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.61 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $206 (Dirham 562) | Dirham 231 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 19 | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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