Cost of Living in Singapore: The prices in Singapore are comparable to those in Shanghai and Beijing.
The average monthly expenditure is around 500 - 750 Singapore dollars (equivalent to 2500 - 3500 Chinese yuan). The key factors are rent and how much you spend on daily expenses.
A meal at KFC consisting of two pieces of fried chicken, a cup of cola, and a salad costs 6 Singapore dollars (30 Chinese yuan).
A single room typically costs 200 - 350 Singapore dollars per month (depending on the size of the house, location, floor, convenience of transport, number of occupants, whether internet is included, etc. For a double room, it usually costs 250 Singapore dollars per person per month).
Average Expenditure Level:
Dining: 200 - 300 Singapore dollars/month
Transportation: 60 Singapore dollars/month
Phone bill: 30 Singapore dollars/month
Internet fee: 30 Singapore dollars/month (if shared with housemates, only 10-15 dollars/month is needed).
Purchasing a computer in Singapore: Buying a computer in Singapore is very convenient.
Popular brands in Singapore include Dell, HP, IBM, Toshiba, Sony, Acer, Panasonic, and Fujitsu.
All computers purchased in Singapore come with more than one year of warranty. If a computer malfunctions, you simply need to take it to the service center, where they will repair it for free. If you buy a Dell computer, they offer free on-site repairs.
If you are a computer enthusiast, you can visit Singapore's famous computer center: Sim Lim Square to assemble your own computer.
For friends traveling abroad for the first time, we recommend purchasing a computer in Singapore for the following reasons:
First, buying a computer in Singapore is not more expensive than buying one in China;
Second, computers purchased in China typically do not come with warranty in Singapore;
Dell's latest laptop sells for only 1190 Singapore dollars.
