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Singapore on a Budget (2026)

Updated June 2026 · Real local prices
Quick answer: Singapore runs about EUR 130 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: February-April - the driest months, with July also decent; expect heat and humidity year-round.

What things actually cost

hawker centre meal 4-6 EUR
kopi (local coffee) 1.30 EUR
MRT ride across town 1.40 EUR
beer at a hawker centre 5 EUR
Gardens by the Bay two-dome ticket 22 EUR
mid-range hotel double room 120-160 EUR

Eat well for little

Money mistakes to avoid

Transport without the tourist tax

From Changi Airport the MRT reaches the centre in 35-45 min for about 1.50 EUR, a taxi costs 20-28 EUR. In town the MRT plus occasional Grab rides covers everything; most MRT trips cost 1-1.50 EUR.

Planning the full trip? Start with the 4-day Singapore itinerary.

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