2007-01-15 22:29:38 · 19 answers · asked by league 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Singapore
bcos their life quality is higher
and their salaries paid higher too
2007-01-15 22:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by fun 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cost of Living in Asia's Cities:
1.Tokyo 93.4
2. Seoul 73.9
3. Hong Kong 73.0
4 Singapore 62.9
5. Mumbai 41.5
6. Bangkok 41.0
7. Beijing 39.6
8. Shanghai 39.3
9. Manila 35.2
10. Delhi 34.6
11. Kuala Lumpur 28.2
Methodology: The cost of a weighted shopping basket geared to Western european consumer habits, containing 122 goods and services. [New York 100]
2007-01-16 09:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors due to Singapore high standard of living. One of the obvious factor is the Government revenue. Example, the Singapore Government imposed high Duty of Petrolum, as Petrolum is a critical product in many industries, the resulting higher cost, thus consumers have to pay a higher price. But generally foods in Singapore is not considered expensive. Of course if you are talking about motor vehicle or Tobacco, then it's probably the most expensive in the whole world. As the price of 1 packet of tobacco of about $11, out of that about $8 go to Government revenue. Same as motor car, almost 200% of the car cost go to Government revenue.
Don't forgot we need to pay the "world Higher pay Ministers" salaries.
2007-01-19 01:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Tan D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didnt think Singapore was expensive, The food was very reasonable and the tours just great, will be going back there because its so safe and clean. Hong Kong is cheap, try there next time
2007-01-16 06:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by grasshopper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Since when was everything expensive in Singapore?! Are you going to really expensive places? Of course, there it's expensive. Everywhere I've been, and I lived there, was pretty cheap. If you go to restaurants, then yes, it's bound to be quite expensive.
2007-01-17 21:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by The World Ends with You 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say that Singapore's expensive, you must be comparing to another country or maybe where you come from. Let's not forget that a real 40 carat diamond ring will be expensive in whichever major city you are in.
Or is it expensive because you are a tourist and you don't know where or how to get the most for your money?
2007-01-16 18:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by KK Oz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What things in Singapore are expensive?
Food is cheap here unless you only eat in restaurants.
Even branded goods are still cheaper in Singapore than in other countries.
Transportation is also cheap, especially taking a cab, in comparison to countries like Korea, Japan and London.
And we also have Daiso, the $2 shop, and other budget stores, so i can't really think of things that are really so expensive.
2007-01-16 08:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Wyn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats is your impression:
for person earning 100 USD a month Singapore is very very expensive, impossible to life.
for person earning 100.000 USB a month Singapore is very cheap and very very easy to life.
Depends on your "view/window frame" what are you used/compare to and not what other persons think SIngapore is cheap or expensive.
Westerns will find Singapore cheap as locals (indonesia/Malay) will find Singapore expensive
2007-01-18 01:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by Cees v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where u go
if u go to high class areas
high class places
high class boutiques
high class hair salons
high class restaurants
high class hotels
high class restaurants
then be prepared to pay
its the same if u go to Hong Kong China Taiwan
example
if u go to Peninsular Hotel in hong kong
or Sheraton in shanghai
it will be expensive also
2007-01-16 19:51:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
old airport road food center
old airport road food center
cheap
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katong
tanjong katong
katong
joo chiat
geulang
geylang
marine
marine parade
parkway parade
marine parade
east coast road
katong
joo chiat
geylang
lavender
jalan besar
crawford
kallang
kallang
guillemard road
Fatty Weng restaurant
guillemard road
guillemard road
marine parade
parkway parade
kallang
aljunied road
geylang serai
geylang serai
lots of good food
lots of good food
cheap
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2007-01-18 14:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there's a 7% tax in everything u buy...and its not too expensive..I mean I live here..and I can afford lots of stuff..
2007-01-16 21:25:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋