Cost of living in Asan is 37% lower than in Singapore City (without rent).
Rent in Asan is 80% cheaper than in Singapore City.
Cost of living including rent in Asan is 66% lower than in Singapore City.
Food in Asan is 17% cheaper than in Singapore City.
Transport in Asan is 79% cheaper than in Singapore City.
| Asan | Singapore City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Asan | Singapore City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.04 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.6 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.92 $ | 7.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.37 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.68 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.59 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.21 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.18 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.94 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 12.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.3 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.48 $ | 17.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.2 $ | 72.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.24 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.85 $ | 9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.45 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ | 4.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 107 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 166 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.5 $ | 36.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 1,898 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 653 $ | 3,531 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 389 $ | 2,514 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 850 $ | 5,063 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,859 $ | 21,434 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,869 $ | 7,782 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,898 $ | 4,523 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.13 % | 3.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.4 $ | 113 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 7.3 $ | 27.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76 $ | 76 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 415 $ | 1,202 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,294 $ | 28,407 $ |