[happywolf]

Another data point for Singapore, values in Singapore Dollar:

My Monthly Expenses will run average S$1.5k

Rent: S$600 (one room in 3-room apartment)

Broadband: Around S$40 - 70

Mobile + 12GB data plan: S$50 (depends on usage on mobile)

Beer: S$2.50 for Tiger beer 323ml can (expensive!!)

Food: S$250 - 300. For lunch, I go for the so called 'economical rice' or 'mixed rice' which will cost you S$2.50 - 3.00 per plate. Dinner I usually cook at home. Average restaurants will cost you S$30 per pax per meal. Posh ones S$90++ and above.

Transportation: S$20 (I live within walking distance to my office)

Movie: S$10 a pop

Big-Mac meal: S$6.50

A mug of Coffee at local store (we call it kopi-tiam): S$0.80 - 1.00