How much does it cost to travel to Singapore? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Singapore, in USD and SGD.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (SGD) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $70 | SGD 92 | $490 | SGD 640 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $165 | SGD 220 | $1,155 | SGD 1,500 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $355 | SGD 460 | $2,485 | SGD 3,200 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Singapore rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Singapore (0.604907040592763, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.3, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1.30745 SGD to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Singapore
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Hostel dorm bed
Estimate for a bunk in a shared dorm room per night.
$35
Mid-range hotel room
Estimate for a double-occupancy room in a standard hotel per night.
$120
Hawker center meal
Estimate for a simple cooked meal from a hawker stall.
$8
Restaurant meal
Estimate for a sit-down meal for one at a casual restaurant.
$30
Public transit ride
Estimate for a single MRT or bus fare within the city.
$2
Coffee
Estimate for a cup of coffee at a café.
$5
Attraction ticket
Estimate for entry to a mid-size museum or attraction.
$20
Prepaid SIM card
Estimate for a tourist SIM card with a data allowance.
$15
Where the money goes
At the budget level near $70 a day, most spending goes toward hawker center meals, public transit, and dorm-style lodging, with room left for a low-cost attraction or two. Mid-range travelers spending near $165 a day typically add restaurant meals, more comfortable hotel rooms, and occasional taxi rides, while at the luxury tier of $355 a day, spending shifts toward upscale dining and higher-end lodging. Over a full week these amounts total $490, $1,155, and $2,485 for the three tiers respectively.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are January, March, and April, when travelers may find better rates on lodging outside the busier periods. All figures above are estimates based on aggregated pricing and can vary depending on personal spending habits, booking timing, and choice of neighborhood.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jan, Mar and Apr.
Keep reading
More on Singapore
Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.