Is it cheaper to buy from duty-free in Singapore?

Is duty-free shopping cheaper? Duty-free items which are tax free are generally cheaper compared to regular retail store prices. Before shelling out for a duty-free purchase, you should undertake a quick comparison to see if you could buy the same item at a similar price back home.



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Top 5: Which Airports Have The Best Duty-Free Shopping?
  • 5 London Heathrow International Airport (LHR)
  • 4 Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
  • 3 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • 2 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
  • 1 Dubai International Airport (DXB)


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Drinking in Singapore is definitely not cheap. An average price of a pint here is $12 and a cocktail runs between $22 to $30.

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The truth is, for a lot of products, there isn't always much difference between duty-free and the prices you can get at home — especially if you're prepared to hunt online. The key differentials are tobacco and alcohol, which are both usually taxed heavily and therefore can be bought for a lot less at the airport.

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Import, value-added and sales taxes – aka duty – are imposed on imported and exported products. A duty-free shop, therefore, sells things without adding those taxes to the price. You'll find duty-free shops in international airports, cruise ships and areas where tourists congregate.

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