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Singapore trip cost from the Philippines — prices in ₱
Updated October 2026 · ₱57 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about 181% pricier than Manila. Here's what things cost in PHP, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs Manila
| Item | Local | In PHP | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | ₱351 | 25% more |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | ₱219 | 338% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | ₱1,970 | 147% more |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | ₱285 | 90% more |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | ₱570 | 375% more |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | ₱70 | 181% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | ₱96 | 53% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | ₱526 | 139% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | ₱395 | 558% more |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | ₱66 | 338% more |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | ₱8,770 | 151% more |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | ₱658 | 88% more |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | ₱219 | 265% more |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | ₱2,630 | 426% more |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | ₱3,070 | 105% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | ₱1,750 | 1069% more |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₱5,000 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$ 12.8₱246–₱561 | S$ 15.4+₱673+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4₱171–₱456 | S$ 12.5+₱547+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1₱342–₱969 | S$ 26.5+₱1,160+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2₱421–₱842 | S$ 23+₱1,010+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2₱276–₱710 | S$ 19.4+₱852+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96₱1,840–₱4,210 | S$ 115+₱5,050+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2₱49–₱140 | S$ 3.84+₱168+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112₱2,150–₱4,910 | S$ 134+₱5,890+ |
- 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 PHP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from the Philippines?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about ₱14,200 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₱4,800 a day; comfortable travel is about ₱31,300. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₱99,400.
Is Singapore cheaper than Manila?
For everyday things Singapore is about 181% pricier than Manila. 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 PHP?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about ₱351); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about ₱1,970).
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 (₱1,010) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.