How to travel around Singapore on a budget?

Daily costs in Singapore
  1. Dorm bed in a hostel room: S$30-40 per night.
  2. Hotel room for two: S$200-300 per night.
  3. Public bus/MRT fare (distance based fare): S$1-3 per trip.
  4. Singapore Tourist Pass (1-3 days unlimited travel): S$22-34.
  5. Meal at a hawker center: S$5-10 per person.
  6. Meal at a cafe/small eatery: S$10-30 per person.




Exploring Singapore on a budget is highly feasible thanks to one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transport systems. The key is to skip taxis and ride-shares and instead use the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and buses. You can pay for these seamlessly by tapping your own contactless credit/debit card or mobile wallet, but for heavy travel, the Singapore Tourist Pass offers unlimited rides for 1, 2, or 3 days at a flat rate. Walking is also an excellent (and free) option, as the city center is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly with many covered walkways and lush park connectors. To save further, take advantage of free attractions like the outdoor gardens at Gardens by the Bay, the nightly light and water show at Marina Bay Sands, or hiking the Southern Ridges. For food, bypass expensive restaurants and head to Hawker Centres like Maxwell or Old Airport Road, where you can find Michelin-recognized meals for under 6 SGD. Additionally, Singapore's tap water is perfectly safe to drink, so carrying a reusable bottle can save you a significant amount over the course of your trip. By utilizing the "tap-and-go" transit system and eating like a local, you can experience the high-tech Lion City for a fraction of the typical luxury tourist cost.

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A meal at fast food joints such as McDonalds will cost you around S$7, while a drink at Starbucks is around S$6 – S$7. A visit to to an average restaurant can set you back by S$20 – S$40 per person for basic meals.

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You should plan to spend at least 4-5 days in Singapore if you want to see as much as possible. This would give you time to visit Singapore's iconic sites like the Merlion, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands, as well as explore its diverse neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, and Tiong Bahru.

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Currency. The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and taxis in Singapore.

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It certainly is possible to live in Singapore on just $1,000 a month, though it does come with a few obvious sacrifices, such as: Living as minimally as possible, with close to no frills in the budget; Being willing to do things that others won't (a good example of this is dumpster diving.

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And a combination of manpower shortages, inflationary pressures and high demand has driven up hotel prices in Singapore by about 9 per cent from pre-pandemic levels. This increase is most stark in the luxury and upscale hotel segments.

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Is 7 days in Singapore too long? No way! There is so much to see and do and eat and discover in Singapore that you could spend a week here and still have much more left over for next time. Whether you are in Singapore for culture, food, shopping or fun you will find plenty to keep you busy over 7 days.

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100 SGD per pax per day is exactly what we usually recommend as a comfortable tourist approximation. The sum includes all daily meals and drinks, sightseeing tickets, local transport and souvenirs shopping. If course meal cost depends on how posh u prefer to dine/ lunch. And alcohol in Singapore is generally expensive.

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Do you tip in Singapore? Tipping in Singapore is not expected. Instead, a service charge will normally be added to your bill. The service charge will usually be declared on the menu if you're in a cafe or restaurant, for example, and is paid directly to the company rather than to an individual member of staff.

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The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD), and you can easily exchange your currency for SGD at various money changers and banks throughout the city-state. It's recommended to use the local currency for daily transactions as some merchants may not accept foreign currency.

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