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Singapore trip cost from Malaysia — prices in RM
Updated October 2026 · RM 4.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about 139% pricier than Kuala Lumpur. Here's what things cost in MYR, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs Kuala Lumpur
| Item | Local | In MYR | vs Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | RM 26 | 121% more |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | RM 17 | 84% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | RM 149 | 231% more |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | RM 22 | 54% more |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | RM 43 | 139% more |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | RM 5.29 | 194% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | RM 7.28 | 108% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | RM 40 | 205% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | RM 30 | 325% more |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | RM 4.96 | 98% more |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | RM 662 | 201% more |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | RM 50 | 98% more |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | RM 17 | 176% more |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | RM 198 | 121% more |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | RM 232 | 54% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | RM 132 | 289% more |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What RM 500 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$ 12.8RM 19–RM 42 | S$ 15.4+RM 51+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4RM 13–RM 34 | S$ 12.5+RM 41+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1RM 26–RM 73 | S$ 26.5+RM 88+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2RM 32–RM 64 | S$ 23+RM 76+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2RM 21–RM 54 | S$ 19.4+RM 64+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96RM 139–RM 318 | S$ 115+RM 381+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2RM 3.7–RM 11 | S$ 3.84+RM 13+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112RM 162–RM 370 | S$ 134+RM 445+ |
- 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 MYR, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from Malaysia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about RM 1,070 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about RM 362 a day; comfortable travel is about RM 2,360. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly RM 7,500.
Is Singapore cheaper than Kuala Lumpur?
For everyday things Singapore is about 139% pricier than Kuala Lumpur. 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 MYR?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about RM 26); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about RM 149).
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 (RM 76) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.