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Singapore trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about 18% cheaper than Sydney. Here's what things cost in AUD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | A$9.23 | 54% less |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | A$5.77 | 59% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | A$52 | 13% less |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | A$7.5 | 36% more |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | A$15 | 25% more |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | A$1.85 | 47% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | A$2.54 | 44% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | A$14 | 27% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | A$10 | 13% less |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | A$1.73 | 48% less |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | A$231 | same |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | A$17 | 42% less |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | A$5.77 | 23% less |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | A$69 | 23% less |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | A$81 | 19% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | A$46 | same |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What A$100 gets you in Singapore
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 5.6–S$ 12.8A$6.46–A$15 | S$ 15.4+A$18+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4A$4.5–A$12 | S$ 12.5+A$14+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1A$9–A$25 | S$ 26.5+A$31+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2A$11–A$22 | S$ 23+A$27+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2A$7.27–A$19 | S$ 19.4+A$22+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96A$48–A$111 | S$ 115+A$133+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2A$1.29–A$3.69 | S$ 3.84+A$4.43+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112A$57–A$129 | S$ 134+A$155+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in AUD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about A$374 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$126 a day; comfortable travel is about A$824. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$2,620.
Is Singapore cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Singapore is about 18% cheaper than Sydney. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Singapore in AUD?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about A$9.23); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about A$52).
What price is a rip-off in Singapore?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above S$ 23 (A$27) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.