How much would a trip to Singapore cost?

By LINDA JAMES | Updated FEBRUARY 9, 2025| PLAN

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If you’re wondering how much would a trip to Singapore to cost, this article will give you a good idea. Keep in mind though that prices are dependent on the time of year – and what events are on – as well as location so you’ll always find more expensive and cheaper options.

Trip planning also involves trade-offs. Some people might be happy to stay in a budget hotel but spend a lot of money on tours and food. Others might prefer to prioritise their accommodation and stay in a luxury hotel but eat cheaply and DIY what activities they do.

This is a calculation of the per night costs while you’re in Singapore. I haven’t included flights.

The following figures are based on average expenditures in the budget, mid-range and luxury categories for a 7-night stay in Singapore.

Transport costs are based on budget and mid-range travellers using a travel card to get around Singapore such as the Ezi-Link Card or Singapore Tourist Pass while luxury travellers use more taxis and Grabs.

How much should I budget for a trip to Singapore?

Solo travellers

A budget solo traveller will pay between $S455 and $S910 for a seven-night stay in Singapore. Solo travellers with a mid-range budget are up for $S1610 to $S2590 and luxury solo travellers $S4130+.

Couples

A couple looking for a budget trip would pay $S980 to $S1750 for a seven-night stay in Singapore while those with a mid-range income would pay between $S2170 and $S3430 and the luxury travelling couple $S5705+.

Families

The budget-focused travelling family would pay $S1330 to $S2030, mid-range $S2520 to $S3675 and luxury $S6510+ for a seven-night stay in Singapore.

Supermarkets save dollars

Alcohol is expensive

How to save on food in Singapore

The number one way to save on food in Singapore is to eat at the hawker centres. Every area has at least one if not two or three.

These centres have a HUGE number of stalls and variety of foods on offer – and all at very cheap prices. You can get an amazing chicken rice for $S3.50-$S5.

The other way to save is to go to a supermarket and buy food for breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

Although that said, you’ll probably pay more than you would at home for some items.

Milk, for example, is expensive because cows aren’t too plentiful in Singapore.

It’s worth taking some non-perishable items with you if you have the luggage space.

You could grab a box of cereal and a carton of milk and only spend cents every day for breakfast compared to paying for a hotel breakfast.

A sandwich you make yourself is only going to cost a couple of dollars at most whereas a store-bought one could set you back $S5 or more.

If you’re staying at a hotel that supplies coffee sachets and teabags, it will cost you a lot less than a $S5 latte every day.

If not, buying a jar of coffee will do the trick. Likewise, buying biscuits or cake at a supermarket will work out cheaper than picking them up at a coffee shop or café.

Part of the fun of travelling though is trying different foods and splurging on treats that you might not do at home. However, if you save on some things, you’ll have more left over to use for other eating experiences.

How to save on drinks in Singapore

Quite a few hotels now – and even many budget hostels – have water fountains on their floors or filtered water taps in the rooms and communal areas.

In fact, an increasing number of hotels have water dispensers in their gyms that you can use to fill up your own water bottle.

Even if they don’t, the water in Singapore is very safe to drink although I find when I travel the water always seems to taste different from what it’s like at home.

If you’re concerned, most rooms and communal kitchens have kettles so you can boil water and then refrigerate it.

How to save on transport in Singapore

Many of the key attractions in Singapore are clustered in different areas so it’s easy to walk from one to the other, which cuts down on transport costs as well.

Try to plan your sightseeing around different areas so you just need one subway trip there and back and walk from one attraction to the next.

My research shows that EZ-Link cards are usually the most economical pass to have for trips to Singapore. For stays around three days, the Singapore Pass becomes more economical .

If you’re planning on a leisurely holiday, the EZ-Link wins hands down. Either way, you’ll save by investing in a transport card.

How to save on activities in Singapore

There are a few ways to save on tickets: you can buy online direct from the attraction, which often includes a discount, or you can by online through an app such as Klook, an activity booking platform.

Klook partners with various operators and so is able to provide discounts to customers. Some people wonder is Klook legit and I can say it is. I use it myself whenever I’m in Singapore and I’ve never had a problem.

As always though whenever booking anything online, make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully particularly around cancellations.

In Singapore, the weather can change very suddenly so it’s important when booking anything that might be affected by rain to know that you can cancel and get a refund or rebook for another day.

Singapore is a very walkable city and I have put together some suggested walking tours of the different areas, which you can print and take with you or download to your phone.

There are some free walking tours available.

There are also many free activities in Singapore, in fact, many of the top attractions, such as Gardens by the Bay and its Supertrees, have no cost. Most of the parks are free and there’s a huge amount of public art and architecture.

Conclusion

When working out how much a trip to Singapore would cost, you need to think about the type of holiday you want and what’s important to your overall enjoyment.

Some people prefer to spend more on accommodation but DIY their activities. Others see a hotel room as simply a place to sleep and spend more on eating out and tours.

The choices are very individual.

Check out my itineraries and area guides for information on the top attractions in Singapore. My planning section also includes a comprehensive guide to Singapore and articles on how to get around while you’re there.