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Tokyo trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Tokyo is about 11% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Tokyo vs Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥1,100 | S$9.66 | 21% more |
| Street food1 item | ¥500 | S$4.39 | 12% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ¥4,000 | S$35 | 22% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥600 | S$5.27 | 19% less |
| Beerone bottle | ¥650 | S$5.71 | 56% less |
| Bottled water | ¥130 | S$1.14 | 29% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ¥180 | S$1.58 | 28% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥2,400 | S$21 | 76% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥1,000 | S$8.78 | same |
| Transitone ride | ¥210 | S$1.84 | 23% more |
| Hotel night3-star | ¥16,000 | S$141 | 30% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ¥2,500 | S$22 | 46% more |
| Laundry | ¥1,000 | S$8.78 | 76% more |
| Massage1 hour | ¥5,500 | S$48 | 19% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥9,000 | S$79 | 13% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ¥2,000 | S$18 | 56% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Tokyo
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥770–¥1,760S$6.76–S$15 | ¥2,110+S$19+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥360–¥960S$3.16–S$8.43 | ¥1,150+S$10+ |
| Beerone bottle | ¥390–¥1,100S$3.43–S$9.71 | ¥1,330+S$12+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥1,920–¥3,840S$17–S$34 | ¥4,610+S$40+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥700–¥1,800S$6.15–S$16 | ¥2,160+S$19+ |
| Massage1 hour | ¥3,850–¥8,800S$34–S$77 | ¥10,600+S$93+ |
| Bottled water | ¥91–¥260S$0.8–S$2.28 | ¥312+S$2.74+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥6,300–¥14,400S$55–S$126 | ¥17,300+S$152+ |
- 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 SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Tokyo cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Tokyo is about S$276 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$82 a day; comfortable travel is about S$574. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$1,930.
Is Tokyo cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Tokyo is about 11% cheaper than Singapore. 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 Tokyo in SGD?
A simple local meal is around ¥1,100 (about S$9.66); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ¥4,000 (about S$35).
What price is a rip-off in Tokyo?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ¥4,610 (S$40) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.