Singapore costs 80-400 SGD per day for travelers in 2026. Hotels average 140 SGD/night, meals cost 25-50 SGD, making Singapore moderately expensive compared to other Southeast Asia destinations. Budget travelers (80 SGD/day): Stay in hostels (80 SGD/night), eat at local restaurants (25 SGD/meal), use public transport. Mid-range travelers (200 SGD/day): Comfortable hotels (140 SGD/night), varied dining (50 SGD/meal), occasional taxis. Luxury travelers (400 SGD/day): Premium hotels (280 SGD/night), fine dining (100 SGD/meal), private tours. Top money-saving tip: Eat at hawker centers. Free activities include gardens by the bay – futuristic nature park with supertree grove. Singapore ranks as moderately expensive within Southeast Asia, offering excellent value compared to regional averages.
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Singapore Trip Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Visit in 2026?
Daily budget guide for Singapore (prices in SGD)Updated
- BudgetSGD 80–SGD 200 / day
- Mid-rangeSGD 200–SGD 400 / day
- LuxurySGD 400–SGD 600 / day
What a day in Singapore costs
Budget
SGD 80–SGD 200 / day
≈ $63 USD
Hostels or guesthouses, street food and markets, public transport.
Mid-range
SGD 200–SGD 400 / day
≈ $157 USD
Comfortable hotels, sit-down restaurants, a few paid activities.
Luxury
SGD 400–SGD 600 / day
≈ $315 USD
Boutique or five-star stays, fine dining, private tours and transfers.
Estimates are per person, per day, in SGD. USD equivalents use open.er-api.com exchange rates from 3 Sep 2026.
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Estimated trip budget · SGD
7 days · 1 traveler · Mid-range
- Daily budget per person
- SGD 200–SGD 400
- Season adjustment
- ×1
An editorial estimate, not a booking quote. Daily budget × days × travelers × season adjustment. Add flights, insurance, and any costs outside the guide separately. Shared rooms and child rates may change your total.
Where the money goes
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | SGD 86 | SGD 154 | SGD 310 |
| Eat | SGD 28 | SGD 58 | SGD 115 |
| Do | SGD 15 | SGD 20 | SGD 100 |
| Categories combined | SGD 129 | SGD 232 | SGD 525 |
Category figures are typical daily spends; the tier totals above them include everyday extras, so the two need not match to the unit.
Everyday prices
- Prices
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- Currency
- SGD
- Exchange rate
- SGD 1
Typical prices at the time of research, in SGD; expect variation by neighbourhood and season.
Prices through the year
- Low×0.85
- High×1.2
- Shoulder×1
Stretch your budget
Ways to save
- Stay in hostels or budget hotels in areas like Little India, Chinatown, or Geylang
- Eat frequently at hawker centers instead of restaurant-heavy days
- Use the MRT and buses with stored-value cards instead of stacking taxi rides
- Use free or low-cost activities like city walks, parks, light shows, and free cultural districts between paid attractions
- Travel outside major holiday surges for slightly better room value
Budget tips
- Singapore can be surprisingly manageable if you stay in budget hotels or hostels, eat often at hawker centers, and use the MRT instead of defaulting to taxis or hotel-heavy spending.
Worth the splurge
- Dine at a rooftop bar in Marina Bay Sands
- Enjoy a spa treatment at a luxury hotel (e.g., The Fullerton Spa)
- Take a private sunset cruise on the Singapore River
- Reserve a table at a Michelin-starred restaurant (e.g., Odette or Les Amis)
Free things to do
- Free walking tour
- Public parks
- Local markets
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Singapore 2?
Daily costs €80-150 per person (budget to mid-range travel).
Best money-saving tips?
Stick to hawker centres for meals, use stored-value cards on public transport, book accommodation in less central areas, take advantage of free museum days and parks, and shop at convenience stores or supermarkets for drinks and snacks.
Average meal cost?
Budget €3 (hawker stall), Mid-range €10 (casual café), Fine dining €50+ (upscale restaurants).
Safety?
Singapore is one of the world’s safest cities with very low violent crime. Stay aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, follow local laws (strict on littering, jaywalking, drug offences) and use licensed taxis or ride-shares at night.
Planning the trip? Read the full Singapore guide.
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