Singapore is one of the most expensive cities to raise kids.
It is true that government gives baby bonus. Compared to some western countries, amount of baby bonus is very limited. Of course, compared with some third world countries, the benefits can be considered very generous.
Formula milk sold in Singapore is probably the most expensive ones in the world. Compared with neighboring countries, Abbott milk powder is at least 40% more expensive. Of course, this has driven many Singaporean to purchase milk powder in Malaysia.
Formula milk sold in Singapore include the following brands: Abbott, Meadjohnson, Friso, Dumex, Nestle Nan, Wyeth S26 and a relatively new player Aptamil.
One friend of mine made a trip to Malaysia mainly for holiday, but she realized that she save a lot by purchasing many formula milk powder in Malaysia and amount of saving is more than the trip cost.
Compared with infant formula in the United State, the one in Singapore is also more expensive by at least 10%.
Diaper is not exception. Exclude Drypers, Petpet, brands like Merries, Pampers, Mamypoko, Huggies is at least 10% more expensive in Singapore as compared to neighboring countries. For example, 6 bags of Merries pants will about cost $90 in Malaysia, but the same thing will cost $102 in Singapore.
Many vendor cites high manpower costs as the reason for high price of formula milk power and other baby products in Singapore.
However, as we are aware, manpower costs in United State is also no cheap, but the milk powder therefore is at least 10% cheaper for the one brand I have seen.
There is a website, babyment.com, dedicating to help parents to save money on baby products like formula milk powder and diaper. You can check their website for latest promotion on milk powder, diaper from all sources in Singapore
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