Singapore Travel Budget 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown
The Lion City on a Budget? Yes! From Michelin-star street food ($5) to luxury infinity pools — plan your perfect Singapore layover or holiday
Singapore has a reputation for being the world’s most expensive city, but for travelers, that’s only half the story. While luxury hotels and cocktails can cost a fortune, the city’s public infrastructure and dining culture are built for every budget.
Whether you’re stopping over for 48 hours or exploring for a week, our AI trip planner can help you navigate the 2026 price landscape. Here is the definitive breakdown of what Singapore costs today.
Singapore Budget Overview
Smart Budgeter
SGD 65-SGD 90
$50-$68/day
- • Boutique capsules or hostels
- • Hawker Center meals ($5-$8)
- • Unlimited MRT travel
- • Free gardens and light shows
Mid-Range (The Socialite)
SGD 180-SGD 280
$135-$210/day
- • 4-star city hotels
- • Cafe brunch & Hawker mix
- • MRT + Occasional Grab
- • Gardens Cloud Forest + Flower Dome
Luxury Traveler
SGD 600+
$450+/day
- • Marina Bay Sands or Raffles
- • Michelin fine dining
- • Private car service
- • VIP Sentosa experiences
Daily Costs by Popular Area
Marina Bay / Downtown
Daily Budget Range
SGD 150-SGD 450
$110-$340/day
Accommodation (per night)
- Budget (Pod/Hostel):SGD 60-SGD 90 (Pods)
- Mid-Range (Hotel):SGD 250-SGD 400
- Luxury:SGD 800+
Meals (per day)
- Budget (Hawker Centers):SGD 15-SGD 25
- Mid-Range (Cafe/Bistro):SGD 45-SGD 80
- Luxury (High-end):SGD 200+
Transport (per day)
SGD 5-SGD 12(MRT, bus, or short taxi)
Attractions (per day)
SGD 30-SGD 80
Area Highlights:
Orchard / Serangoon
Daily Budget Range
SGD 120-SGD 320
$90-$240/day
Accommodation (per night)
- Budget (Pod/Hostel):SGD 50-SGD 80
- Mid-Range (Hotel):SGD 200-SGD 300
- Luxury:SGD 550+
Meals (per day)
- Budget (Hawker Centers):SGD 10-SGD 20
- Mid-Range (Cafe/Bistro):SGD 35-SGD 65
- Luxury (High-end):SGD 150+
Transport (per day)
SGD 4-SGD 10(MRT, bus, or short taxi)
Attractions (per day)
SGD 20-SGD 50
Area Highlights:
Sentosa Island
Daily Budget Range
SGD 200-SGD 600
$150-$450/day
Accommodation (per night)
- Budget (Pod/Hostel):N/A (Stay in City)
- Mid-Range (Hotel):SGD 350-SGD 500
- Luxury:SGD 900+
Meals (per day)
- Budget (Hawker Centers):SGD 25-SGD 40
- Mid-Range (Cafe/Bistro):SGD 60-SGD 100
- Luxury (High-end):SGD 250+
Transport (per day)
SGD 4 (Express Trail)(MRT, bus, or short taxi)
Attractions (per day)
SGD 50-SGD 150
Area Highlights:
Dining Like a Local: Hawker Centers
Hawker centers are the secret to a cheap trip in Singapore. You can get world-class meals (including Michelin-recognized stalls) for less than $10.
Best Value Centers:
- • Maxwell Food Centre: Famous for Tian Tian Chicken Rice
- • Old Airport Road: The foodie's local favorite
- • Lau Pa Sat: Beautiful architecture + Satay Street (evening)
- • Chinatown Complex: Hundreds of stalls + cheap beer
Singapore Money-Saving Tips
🚇 Transport
- • Use Contactless (Visa/Mastercard) directly for MRT—no card needed
- • Buy a Tourist Pass only if doing 5+ trips/day
- • Avoid taxis; use Grab or Gojek for rideshare
- • Walking is free but HOT—use underground links
🛍️ Shopping/SIM
- • Get a Tourist SIM at the airport (SGD 12 for 100GB)
- • Shop at Mustafa Centre for budget anything 24/7
- • GST Refund: Claim 9% back at airport for $100+ spends
🎫 Attractions
- • Gardens by the Bay: Outdoor gardens are 100% FREE
- • Catch the free Light/Water shows at Marina Bay and Sentosa
- • Book Klook/KKDay for 15-20% off attraction tickets
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Note: All prices are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). At the time of writing, 1 SGD is roughly equivalent to 0.75 USD. Prices are projected for 2026. Use NxVoy AI for real-time adjustments and smart booking.