Bars & pubs are primarily drinking establishments that serve alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption at the premises. Compared to other types of establishments, bars & pubs have the lowest profitability ratio (2.8%) and the lowest average remuneration per employee.

Facts & Figures (2005)
Number of Establishments	280
Number of Workers	2,631
Operating Receipts	S$141 million
Operating Expenditure	S$143 million
Operating Surplus	S$4 million
Value Added	S$31 million
Profitability Ratio (%)	2.8%
Average Annual Remuneration per Employee	S$9,300

Business Costs

Type Of Cost	% Of Cost (2005)
Food & Beverage Purchases	43.5%
Remuneration of Employees	16.3%
Rental of Premises	14.2%
Utilities	2.2%
Depreciation	3.8%
Advertising	0.8%
Subcontracted Work	1.0%

For More Information

Economic Survey Series 2005: Food & Beverage Services
Department of Statistics (DOS)