?? Is Singapore expensive as a tourist? In general, it is. But if you really know the city well, you don't have to spend a lot on your Singapore travel budget. You can spend as low as $50 USD per day in SG!
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How much money do I need for 5 days in Singapore? A mid-range traveler might spend SGD 100-150 ($74-100 USD) a day on accommodation, meals, and basic activities. For 5 days, budget around SGD 500-750 ($371-$556 USD), excluding shopping and high-end experiences.
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.
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.
The price ranges from 3 for $1 to S$2.50 per bottle, depending on where you are buying it. You can refill your water bottle with tap water for free. Attractions like USS and the wildlife parks provide drinking fountains to refill your water bottle.
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.
Can you wear shorts in Singapore? Yes, wearing shorts in Singapore is not an issue. Although, there are a few exceptions where shorts are a big no-no such as places of worship, fine dining, clubs, and other formal settings.
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.