Should you visit Bangkok or Singapore?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangkok and Singapore can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
Which city is cheaper, Singapore or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $63, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $118. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangkok and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangkok is $68. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $75. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Singapore the cost is $150 on average.
Food
The average traveler spends about $15 per day in Bangkok for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Singapore food costs typically run travelers around $22 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangkok $15
Singapore $22
Typical Food prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
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Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket:
$17
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms:
$26
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Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
Typical Food prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast
$4.49
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Sugarcane Juice
$1.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
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Half-Day Walking and Food Tour in Singapur:
$28
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Dinner Only at Singapore Flyer:
$28
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Authentic Chinese Dim Sum Virtual Cooking Class Live from Singapore:
$35
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Israeli Breakfast Virtual Cooking Class Live from Singapore:
$35
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UNESCO Hawker Culture Food Tour: "Boiled and Braised" in Singapore:
$37
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Kampong Glam Heritage Tour and Mediterranean Dinner:
$37
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The Southern Islands: Discovery Sunset Sail with Dinner:
$45
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Lonely Planet Experience: Hawker Centre Food Tour:
$46
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Singapore Southern Straits Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$47
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Cooking Class & Culinary Exchange Singapore:
$51
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One Day Southern Island Exploration via Harbourfront with Seafood Dinner:
$52
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Singapore Flyer Ticket + Dinner:
$53
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.26 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bangkok.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $8.19 per day to get around in Singapore.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
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Shared Airport Bus Transfer Phuket :
$3.09
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Tiger Kingdom Ticket in Chiang Mai with Transfers:
$5.59
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Boat Transfer to Koh Samui from Bangkok & Southern Thailand:
$9.87
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
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Bangkok Airport Departure – Shared Transfer:
$12
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Bangkok Airport Private Transfer (Suvarnabhumi Airport):
$13
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Transfer (Shared or Pvt):
$13
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private):
$13
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Airport Transfer from Trang Airport to Hotels:
$13
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Bangkok To Pattaya Transfer Service:
$14
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Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer:
$15
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Private Krabi (KBV) or Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Krabi, Phuket, and More by TTD:
$15
Typical Local Transportation prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
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7 Seater Maxicab, Private Airport Transfer:
$26
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Airport Transfer:
$124
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Airport Transfer:
$83
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Airport Transfer:
$53
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Airport Transfer Service:
$29
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Airport Transfer Service:
$50
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Airport Transfer Singapore:
$54
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Amazing Singapore City Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers:
$38
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Arrival - Private Airport Transfer in singapore:
$41
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Arrival Private Transfer Singapore Airport to Singapore City in a Business Car:
$58
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Arrival Private Transfer from Singapore Airport to Singapore City in Private Van:
$61
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Arrival Transfer - Airport To Marina Bay Cruise Centre (Pvt):
$52
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Bangkok change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Bangkok typically cost an average of $12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $26 per person, per day in Singapore. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket
$4.74
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.48
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$5.93
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Club Cover Charge
$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$71
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Fish Pedicure
$4.44
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Wat Pho entrance ticket
$2.96
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Siriraj Museum (2)
$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
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Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
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Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
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Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
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Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
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Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
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Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
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Old Bangkok Instagram Tour:
$4.70
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Road to Democracy Audio Tour: Discover Thailand's volatile modern politics:
$5.00
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Red Lights, Hummus, and a Beer Stop or Three: Audio Tour of Nana by VoiceMap:
$5.13
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Bangkok Chinatown Eats Self-guided Walking and Eating Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
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Jewel Changi Airport Attraction Tickets in Singapore:
$3.35
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Indian Heritage Centre Admission Ticket:
$4.19
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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Admission Ticket :
$4.49
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Malay Heritage Centre Admission Ticket:
$4.49
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The Civic District: Hear stories about Singapore's past on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Kampong Glam audio tour: Wander through the heart of Malay culture in Singapore:
$5.00
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The History of Trade in An audio tour from Chinatown to Boat Quay:
$5.00
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Follow the Money: An audio tour of Singapore's Financial District:
$5.00
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Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.20
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Big Little India Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.20
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Stories and histories beneath the surface walking audio tour:
$5.20
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Audio Tour of the Civic District with Singapore Boy Hossan Leong by VoiceMap:
$5.20
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.07 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $21 on alcoholic beverages in Singapore per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
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4-Hour Sukhumvit Bar Crawl:
$7.50
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4-Hour Thonglor Bar Crawl:
$20
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Guided Bar Crawl:
$21
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
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From Khao Yai Wine Tasting by Bike:
$359
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
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Tiger Brewery Tour in Singapore:
$13
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Tour of Tiger Brewery in Singapore:
$14
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Tiger Brewery Tour:
$14
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Singapore Pub Crawl:
$24
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★The Singapore Halloween Pub Crawl 2019★:
$40
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Guided Gin Tasting by Brass Lion Distillery:
$48
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Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass:
$58
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Monster Guns. Brilliant Brews (Brewery Tour) by Xperience DMC Private Limited:
$60
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Explore Brewery Culture and Tasting Tour:
$74
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Private Tour - Singapore Tiger Brewery Tour:
$83
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Singapore's First Distillery & Brewery Tour:
$123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore than you might in Bangkok.
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