Is Singapore expensive to visit? If you’re considering a visit to one of my favorite places in the entire world, you’ve probably heard mixed responses about how pricey it is (or isn’t). I’ve laid out our two-person, 1-week long trip to Singapore and broken down all the expenses so you can have a clear understanding of the costs involved. From accommodation and transportation to food and attractions, I’m about to delve into the nitty-gritty details of how much it truly costs to explore this enchanting destination so you can make informed decisions and make the most of your trip to Singapore.
All prices are in USD.
Flight
The flight is one of the most expensive single expenses when it comes to an international trip. This cost can vary wildly depending on where you’re flying from, what month or day you’re flying, or even just if you got a good deal from the airline or not.
We didn’t hunt down any specific deal and paid $352.19 each for our one-way flight from Japan to Singapore. This might not sound like a long flight because both destinations are in Asia, but Japan is approximately an 8-hour flight away from Singapore!
Take care to choose a good flight, and you’ll want to consider things like fare class, layovers, and baggage fees. Our total flight cost includes one checked bag and one carry-on suitcase each.
Total: $704.37/2 or $352.19 each
Local Transportation
Local transportation includes things like the MRT (Singapore’s metro), the bus, and taxi fares. We spent most of the time taking the MRT and the bus but did call a few taxis on Grab for some locations that were inconvenient to get to. Luckily Singapore’s transportation system is very extensive so it was mostly when we were up early for photoshoots!
Total: $154.66/2 or $77.33 each
Food
Ah, the delicious food of Singapore! I loved everything that we ate and Andrew has quite an appetite, so we spent a good amount of time just devouring everything in front of us. We did eat at lots of hawker centers, but when meeting up with friends we tried out some more expensive restaurants in the fancy malls as well. If you’re on a budget, definitely consider eating at hawker centers instead, but there are so many incredible restaurants if you’re willing to spend just a little bit more.
Total: $878.92/2 or $439.46 each
Accommodation*
We stayed in two hotels while in Singapore and one of them was a press stay, so the amount for lodging is rather smaller than for a typical out-of-pocket trip. First, we stayed at the Fairmont Singapore for 2 nights (thank you so much to the Fairmont Singapore for hosting us!), and spent the rest of the week at a budget hotel in the Balestier area called Value Hotel Nice. We definitely didn’t splurge on accommodation, but there are great hotels in Singapore for every traveler’s budget.
Total: $339.45/2 or $169.73 each
Activities & Sightseeing
Singapore has so many beautiful gardens and museums, but the best thing is plenty of them are FREE. For example, it costs no money to walk around the gorgeous Fort Canning Park or under the iconic Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay. We also had a press pass from Viator that allowed us free entry to the Cloud Forest, Floral Fantasy, Flower Dome, and S.E.A. Aquarium at Sentosa Island, so this sum doesn’t reflect those entry costs. Actually, this category only covers the price of entry to the popular ArtScience museum, which we got tickets for on Klook.
Total: $30.30/2 or $15.15 each
By the way, there is SO much to see and do in Singapore. If you’re interested in these activities, make sure to check out my article about the top things to do while in Singapore!
Total
So how much was the total for our 2-person, 1-week trip to Singapore? Drumroll, please…the numbers come out to $2107.70 for 2 or $1053.85 per person! That’s including every single expense, from flights to food to hotels.
I’ve also summed this up in the table below:
| With Flight | Without Flight | |
|---|---|---|
| For 2 pax | $2107.70 | $1403.33 |
| For 1 pax | $1053.85 | $701.67 |
While we weren’t running a super-tight budget for our trip, we didn’t splurge full-on luxury for everything either. Singapore ended up being more affordable than I expected, and I absolutely loved every moment of our trip. Hopefully, this breakdown of expenses helps with your travel planning too!
Have a wonderful trip to Singapore!
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