Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Singapore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Singapore?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Singapore $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $151. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Delhi and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Singapore $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Singapore $196
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Singapore? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Singapore $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Private Guided Delhi Shopping Tour with Transfers: $8.45
- Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotels To Delhi International Airport DEL Drop: $12
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Delhi/Jaipur/Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
- Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
- Private Delhi Agra and Jaipur One Way Transfer : $18
- Humayun's Tomb Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Adventure Cove Waterpark + 1 Way Transfer: $74
- City Experience + Roundtrip Transfers: $36
- City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers: $59
- City Tour+Gardens by the Bay(FlowerDome&CloudForest)Transfers: $73
- Downtown to Singapore Airport (SIN) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- ExhilaratingSentosa MorningTour(Guided Shared Roundtrip Transfer): $150
- Free Wifi Rental | Two - Way Airport Transfer Minivan (4pax): $184
- Garden by the Bay with two domes (Shared transfer): $60
- Glittering Singapore Night Out + Roundtrip Transfers: $74
- HarbourFront Centre Singapore Transfer: $34
- MBCC & HFCC - Cruise Terminal to City Hotel Transfer: $29
- Morning at the Zoo with Transfer : $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Delhi 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDelhi $12Singapore $27
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour And Heritage Walk Tour-All Inclusive : $50
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.48
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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.
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $46
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $47
- Guided Hawker Culture & Street Food Tour at Night: $65
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Marina Bay Sands Yacht Cruise with Dinner: $67
- Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $71
- Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour: $72
- Private Korean Cooking Class in Balmoral Road: $74
- Best Ever Katong Food Tour with Local Foodie - Eat till you drop!: $74
- Zebra Urban Safari Bicycle Tour with Local Dinner and Drinks: $75
- Little India Hawker Street Food Tour: $81
- Hands-on Cooking Class with Cultural Immersion: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Singapore $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Taj Mahal Day tour from Delhi by Train - All Inclusive: $3.50
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car - All Inclusive: $4.00
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Luxury Old & New Delhi City Tour In 8 Hours: $4.50
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Taj Mahal Agra Same Day Tour from Delhi By Private Car: $4.92
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- The Civic District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.99
- Kampong Glam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- The Civic District: Hear stories about Singapore's past on an audio tour: $5.20
- Singapore's History of Trade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Big Little India: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Kampong Glam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Singapore's Malay Culture: $5.20
- Indian Heritage Centre Admission Ticket: $5.31
- Indian Heritage Centre Entrance Ticket: $5.87
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Admission Ticket: $6.01
- Science Center E-Ticket: $7.04
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Singapore $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Tour of Tiger Brewery in Singapore: $21
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl:Wildest Nightlife Clubbing: $25
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $26
- Little India Pub Crawl: $26
- Halloween Horror Nightlife PartySingapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $37
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour and Craft Beer Tasting: $73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Singapore?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Singapore. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Singapore, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.