Ktglfc Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Some products cost more in S’pore than other cities: MAS & MTI studyPOSTED: 29 Apr 2014 12:36Buying a product from Apple, Zara and IKEA could cost more in Singapore compared to 10 other cities, according to a study by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).SINGAPORE: Buying a product from Apple, Zara and IKEA could cost more in Singapore compared to 10 other cities, according to a study by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).According to the study -- which analyses price differences for 647 items from the three global brands across the 11 cities --"Singapore's prices are found to be relatively high in most instances".Releasing the findings on Tuesday as part of the its Macroeconomic Review, MAS said Singapore's prices are above the median for two-thirds of the items, and prices for about a quarter of them are below the median.This means that for the same brand, prices in Singapore can be higher than in other cities for some items but lower for others.Among the cities included in the study are London, Paris, New York, Shanghai and Hong Kong.MAS added that for most of the items which are more expensive in Singapore, the price premiums do not exceed 20 per cent.The report said pricing decisions of the firms are influenced by unit cost and demand for their products in the market.Still, the study pointed out that Singapore is not the most expensive location, and it is most expensive for only 6 per cent of the products.MAS said the three global brands in the study -- Apple, Zara and IKEA -- were chosen given the large number of identical consumer electronics, furniture, and apparel products that could be compared across cities.- CNA/ndhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...e/1089024.html Don't we already know and isn't this so obvious? Not only products, food also ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Thats y shop online is best. esp now with free international shipping on some sites. Even shopping in Jippun cheaper. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jajoba123 3rd Gear April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 is condom cheaper in Singapore? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 8:59 AM, Jajoba123 said: is condom cheaper in Singapore? more expensive cos they encourage people to give birth 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 8:59 AM, Jajoba123 said: is condom cheaper in Singapore? A Big No. Like many other products here, over-priced. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Most expensive city must have most expensive things lah, if not no dignity ok. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Author Share April 29, 2014 Cost gone up, but salary havent gone up. Housing gone up, car gone up, food gone up, education gone up, but my salary increment couldn't increase as much as the cost of living .... why? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skymax 5th Gear April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Condom, msia ch3aper. Bought from Taipei, msia made still.cheaper! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Go restaurants got additional 10% svc charge then another 7% on top of the cost. So how not to be expensive? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 I'd like to see a wages comparison against other cities. With that we can use to bolster our argument that Singapore is way too expensive for most people. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 8:48 AM, Ktglfc said: Still, the study pointed out that Singapore is not the most expensive location, and it is most expensive for only 6 per cent of the products. Don't we already know and isn't this so obvious? Not only products, food also actually no..this report is to refute the numerous articles about Sinkapor being the most expensive city 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 That's why we shop at amazon, ebay.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhJason 5th Gear April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 singapore market too small lah? no meh? On 4/29/2014 at 9:00 AM, Jman888 said: more expensive cos they encourage people to give birth u dun give them more ideas leh! KNN. Serkali as exp as ciggies! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 Heng got taobao, amazon, ebay 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jajoba123 3rd Gear April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 9:17 AM, Skymax said: Condom, msia ch3aper. Bought from Taipei, msia made still.cheaper! think i go to JB 7-11 n buy. scared will kena tax, maybe i take out one to use just like ciggie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhJason 5th Gear April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 9:38 AM, Mustank said: Heng got taobao, amazon, ebay never tried dabao before. reliable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 On 4/29/2014 at 9:39 AM, AhJason said: never tried dabao before. reliable? You should seriously try Much cheaper than sg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 29, 2014 Share April 29, 2014 How to use taobao? looks very difficult and complicated ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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