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Singapore trip cost from New Zealand — prices in NZ$
Updated October 2026 · NZ$1.65 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about the same as Auckland. Here's what things cost in NZD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs Auckland
| Item | Local | In NZD | vs Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | NZ$10 | 59% less |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | NZ$6.35 | 58% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | NZ$57 | same |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | NZ$8.25 | 38% more |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | NZ$16 | 27% more |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | NZ$2.03 | 19% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | NZ$2.79 | 20% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | NZ$15 | 20% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | NZ$11 | same |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | NZ$1.9 | 13% less |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | NZ$254 | 41% more |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | NZ$19 | 37% less |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | NZ$6.35 | 21% less |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | NZ$76 | 20% less |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | NZ$89 | 26% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | NZ$51 | 45% more |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What NZ$100 gets you in Singapore
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 5.6–S$ 12.8NZ$7.11–NZ$16 | S$ 15.4+NZ$19+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4NZ$4.95–NZ$13 | S$ 12.5+NZ$16+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1NZ$9.9–NZ$28 | S$ 26.5+NZ$34+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2NZ$12–NZ$24 | S$ 23+NZ$29+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2NZ$8–NZ$21 | S$ 19.4+NZ$25+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96NZ$53–NZ$122 | S$ 115+NZ$146+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2NZ$1.42–NZ$4.06 | S$ 3.84+NZ$4.87+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112NZ$62–NZ$142 | S$ 134+NZ$171+ |
- 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 NZD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from New Zealand?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about NZ$411 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about NZ$139 a day; comfortable travel is about NZ$906. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly NZ$2,880.
Is Singapore cheaper than Auckland?
For everyday things Singapore is about the same as Auckland. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Singapore in NZD?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about NZ$10); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about NZ$57).
What price is a rip-off in Singapore?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above S$ 23 (NZ$29) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.