How much do your utilities cost in your house?

Hi, I would like to ask if the cost of living in Singapore is expensive? house rent, food, utilities, etc.?

• What is the minimum expenses in order to live a descent life in Singapore take in consideration the expenses for house rental, food, clothes, water/electric bill, communication expenses, etc.. Thanks!

• Answer:

  Need to know what is your level of decent though. I can give you a rough guide. A decent room (not a house) is about $500 average. A flat would be around 700 - 1500 depending on the size. Food you should budget around $5 per meals which would amount to around $400 per month. Local calls, you can get a plan at $10 to $26(SMS heavy user) assuming you are carrying a handphone. If you want to call overseas, maybe another $20? Electricity/water bills you should budget around $40(assuming no air condition). Transport like Buses and MRT is around $90 assuming that you only change transport once per trip. Internet services is around $50-$70 assuming you are not sharing with other people. Clothing? Well around $40 I guess. But if you are talking about formal office work clothing, it can be around $20-$40 per shirt or pants. Hope the information helps.