I don't like it either, but I think it's anything but stupid. The government makes a lot of money off sin taxes and while I enjoy the bouyant feeling of a kid in a candy store while shopping for dirt cheap liquor at home in the US -- I sure wish they would tax liquor and tobacco more and put the money into education or healthcare.sierra2469alpha wrote:Prices are, well, as you say, stupidly expensive, but you only live once!
Rent is expensive in those outlets. Hence....Tony_Melb wrote:I've only been here 6 weeks so far from Australia. After having to spend $13 for a glass of beer in a pub at Boat Quay I've decided to give my liver (and wallet) a break and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
You will also get a shock if you order a coffee from any of the big chains. I'm used to paying AUD$3.00 (same as SGD$3.00) for a regular coffee at a reputable coffee shop but its double over here.
To think I could of made better use of my empty container.Zeenit wrote:Beer in the pub is $10.00 a pint.........you do get over the shock.
Wine is $25.00 a bottle in the supermarket, about $10.00 a glass in the bar.
6 cans of beer Tiger is $15.00 a pack.
If you got a container, put your wine in and pay the duty. I wish we had. You have some nice wine you really love while absorbing the shock.
Champagne is still the shocker.
Good luck with the move
You usually get a can of beer for $1.9 SGD at Shop'n'Save or Fair Price... not the branded stuff, but stuff like Chang and so on. Not too bad.blondi wrote:I'm moving to Singapore in a few weeks (from New Zealand). I've heard the price of beer and wine is stupidly expensive in Singapore. Generally, how much would it cost for a pint of beer or glass of wine at a bar/restaurant (not an expensive bar)? How much for wine or beer at the supermarket/liquor store?
Isn't Chang a brand?jskogsta wrote:
You usually get a can of beer for $1.9 SGD at Shop'n'Save or Fair Price... not the branded stuff, but stuff like Chang and so on. Not too bad.But agree, the price of beer here is ludicrous!
/Jorgen
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