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Singapore trip cost from the UAE — prices in AED
Updated October 2026 · AED 4 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about the same as Dubai. Here's what things cost in AED, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs Dubai
| Item | Local | In AED | vs Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | AED 23 | 35% less |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | AED 14 | 12% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | AED 127 | same |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | AED 18 | 17% less |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | AED 37 | 18% less |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | AED 5 | 201% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | AED 6 | 55% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | AED 34 | 69% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | AED 25 | 95% more |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | AED 4 | 15% less |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | AED 565 | 13% more |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | AED 42 | 50% less |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | AED 14 | 18% more |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | AED 169 | 15% less |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | AED 198 | 42% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | AED 113 | 34% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What AED 400 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$ 12.8AED 16–AED 36 | S$ 15.4+AED 43+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4AED 11–AED 29 | S$ 12.5+AED 35+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1AED 22–AED 62 | S$ 26.5+AED 75+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2AED 27–AED 54 | S$ 23+AED 65+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2AED 18–AED 46 | S$ 19.4+AED 55+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96AED 119–AED 271 | S$ 115+AED 325+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2AED 3–AED 9 | S$ 3.84+AED 11+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112AED 138–AED 316 | S$ 134+AED 379+ |
- 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 AED, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from the UAE?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about AED 914 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about AED 309 a day; comfortable travel is about AED 2,020. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly AED 6,400.
Is Singapore cheaper than Dubai?
For everyday things Singapore is about the same as Dubai. 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 AED?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about AED 23); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about AED 127).
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 (AED 65) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.