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Singapore Trip Budget Calculator
Pick your days, group size and travel style. We'll estimate hotel, food, getting around and sightseeing in Singapore dollars, plus the big attractions.
A Singapore trip costs roughly S$140 per person per day on a budget, S$340 mid-range and S$960 in luxury, sharing a room (our estimates). Hotels are the biggest cost; hawker food keeps meals cheap. Universal Studios, the zoo and the Gardens by the Bay domes add S$50–90 each. Use the calculator for your trip.
Daily costs by travel style
| Per day | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel (per room, per night) | S$150 | S$320 | S$900 |
| Food and drink (per person) | S$35 | S$90 | S$250 |
| Getting around (per person) | S$8 | S$20 | S$80 |
| Sights and activities (per person) | S$20 | S$70 | S$180 |
| Per person per day (sharing a room) | S$138 | S$340 | S$960 |
All figures are our estimates (est.) in Singapore dollars, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trip to Singapore cost per day?
Our estimate is about S$140 per person per day on a budget (sharing a room), S$340 mid-range and S$960 for luxury, covering a hotel, food, getting around and a few paid sights. Universal Studios, the Gardens by the Bay domes and the zoos are extras you can add in the calculator.
Is Singapore expensive for tourists?
Hotels and alcohol are expensive, but food doesn't have to be: hawker centre meals cost a few dollars, the MRT is cheap, and many sights are free, including the Supertree Grove light show, the Botanic Gardens and the temples.
How can I save money in Singapore?
Eat at hawker centres, use a contactless card or EZ-Link on the MRT, stay in Chinatown, Little India or Bugis, and drink at happy hours. Tourists can also claim back the 9% GST on shopping over S$100 at participating shops.
Are taxes included in Singapore hotel prices?
Hotels often quote prices 'plus plus', meaning a 10% service charge and 9% GST are added. Check the final total; our hotel estimates include them.
Where do these numbers come from?
They're our estimates, built from the price bands in our Singapore guides, hotel booking sites, reviews and traveller reports, rounded. The Tourist Pass price is SimplyGo's.
Sources and how current this is
Fares, rates and norms come from the official sources below unless marked as an estimate, and were checked in November 2026. Operators change prices, so check the source before you rely on a number.
- SimplyGo — Singapore Tourist Pass — 3-day pass S$29
- Visit Singapore — Essential travel information — 9% GST refund on purchases over S$100
Best estimates (not official)
Where no official figure was available, we use our best estimate from published reports, operator sites, reviews and traveler reports. These are marked "est." in the tools above; treat them as a guide, not a quote.
- Hotel, food, transport and activity costs per style — the price bands in our Singapore guides, hotel booking sites, reviews and traveller reports, rounded
- Attraction prices — typical 2026 prices on operators' sites as reported; they vary by date and package
Related guides
- The 12 Best Hotels in Singapore
- The 8 Best Budget Hotels in Singapore
- The 12 Best Hawker Centres in Singapore
- The 12 Best Free Things to Do in Singapore
- The 12 Best Attractions in Singapore
- The 11 Best Luxury Hotels in Singapore
- The 12 Best Things to Do With Kids in Singapore
- The 11 Best Rooftop Bars in Singapore
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