Cost of living comparison
compared to
Powell River vs. Singapore Cost of Living Summary
Powell River is 2.1% cheaper than Singapore.
- Restaurants
-
pay 74.2% more in Powell River
- Groceries
-
pay 21.1% more in Powell River
- Transportation
-
pay 62.4% less in Powell River
- Housing
-
pay 2.4% less in Powell River
- Childcare
-
pay 25.6% less in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.6% less in Powell River
- Clothing
-
pay 8.2% less in Powell River
The cost of restaurants and groceries in Powell River are more expensive than in Singapore. Expenses including transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Powell River.
Powell River vs. Singapore Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Powell River instead of Singapore, you would:
pay 74.2% more for restaurants
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.28
SGD11.99
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$13.99
CA$19.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
SGD2.04
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.16
SGD1.50
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of restaurants
pay 21.1% more for groceries
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
SGD3.06
|
$3.35
CA$4.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.89
SGD11.48
|
$11.23
CA$15.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.53
SGD14.90
|
$12.21
CA$16.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.24
SGD4.19
|
$4.54
CA$6.26
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
SGD6.53
|
$5.57
CA$7.67
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.95
SGD2.52
|
$1.84
CA$2.54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.36
SGD1.76
|
$0.87
CA$1.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.22
SGD2.87
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
SGD1.53
|
$2.17
CA$2.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
SGD1.45
|
$1.49
CA$2.05
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SGD1.26
|
$1.42
CA$1.96
|
|
Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of groceries
pay 62.4% less for transportation
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.27
SGD10.68
|
$4.80
CA$6.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.79
SGD119.90
|
$35.88
CA$49.44
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$139,191.98
SGD179,849.95
|
$22,245.28
CA$30,652.88
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.74
SGD12.59
|
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Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of transportation
pay 2.4% less for housing
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$35.10
SGD45.36
|
$71.28
CA$98.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,116.78
SGD4,027.20
|
$1,219.90
CA$1,680.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,276.91
SGD2,941.99
|
$1,040.51
CA$1,433.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$116.26
SGD150.22
|
$119.09
CA$164.10
|
|
Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of housing
pay 25.6% less for childcare
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,253.76
SGD1,619.98
|
$932.87
CA$1,285.44
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,085.74
SGD37,581.69
|
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Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of childcare
pay 11.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$5.02
CA$6.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
SGD6.04
|
$3.95
CA$5.44
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.76
SGD16.49
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$117.15
SGD151.37
|
$69.37
CA$95.58
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.60
SGD14.99
|
$10.76
CA$14.83
|
|
Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 8.2% less for clothing
|
Singapore
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$84.93
SGD109.74
|
$44.25
CA$60.98
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.58
SGD55.01
|
$52.62
CA$72.51
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.51
SGD135.04
|
$93.29
CA$128.54
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.20
SGD163.06
|
$129.17
CA$177.98
|
|
Singapore vs. Powell River - Cost of clothing
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