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Singapore trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Singapore is about 42% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Singapore vs London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | S$ 8 | £4.55 | 73% less |
| Street food1 item | S$ 5 | £2.85 | 72% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | S$ 45 | £26 | 33% less |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 6.5 | £3.7 | same |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 13 | £7.4 | 9% more |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.6 | £0.91 | 30% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | S$ 2.2 | £1.25 | 37% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 12 | £6.83 | 57% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 9 | £5.12 | 43% less |
| Transitone ride | S$ 1.5 | £0.85 | 51% less |
| Hotel night3-star | S$ 200 | £114 | 37% less |
| SIM card1 week data | S$ 15 | £8.54 | 15% less |
| Laundry | S$ 5 | £2.85 | same |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 60 | £34 | 47% less |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 70 | £40 | 20% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | S$ 40 | £23 | 29% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What £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$ 12.8£3.19–£7.29 | S$ 15.4+£8.74+ |
| Coffeeone cup | S$ 3.9–S$ 10.4£2.22–£5.92 | S$ 12.5+£7.1+ |
| Beerone bottle | S$ 7.8–S$ 22.1£4.44–£13 | S$ 26.5+£15+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | S$ 9.6–S$ 19.2£5.46–£11 | S$ 23+£13+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | S$ 6.3–S$ 16.2£3.59–£9.22 | S$ 19.4+£11+ |
| Massage1 hour | S$ 42–S$ 96£24–£55 | S$ 115+£66+ |
| Bottled water | S$ 1.12–S$ 3.2£0.64–£1.82 | S$ 3.84+£2.19+ |
| Half-day tourper person | S$ 49–S$ 112£28–£64 | S$ 134+£77+ |
- 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 GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Singapore with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Singapore cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Singapore is about £184 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £62 a day; comfortable travel is about £406. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £1,290.
Is Singapore cheaper than London?
For everyday things Singapore is about 42% cheaper than London. 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 GBP?
A simple local meal is around S$ 8 (about £4.55); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around S$ 45 (about £26).
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 (£13) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.