Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Deqin and Singapore. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Deqin or Singapore?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
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 Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in Singapore, and The Best Budget Tours to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Singapore $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $160. 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 Deqin and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Singapore $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Singapore $208
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Singapore $11
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$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Airport Transfer: $84
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Luxury Van: $112
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Business Car: $95
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Luxury Car: $147
- Amazing City Experience + Roundtrip Transfers: $38
- City Experience + Roundtrip Transfers: $38
- City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers: $59
- Departing Transfer to Changi Airport or Cruise Centre: $63
- Downtown to Singapore Airport (SIN) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Free Wifi Rental | Two - Way Airport Transfer Minivan (4pax): $195
- Glittering Singapore Night Out + Roundtrip Transfers: $83
- HarbourFront Centre Singapore Transfer: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Singapore $29
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.76
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Sugarcane Juice$1.56
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: $49
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $64
- Guided Hawker Culture & Street Food Tour at Night: $69
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $69
- Small Group Singapore Food Tour: Chinatown & Little India: $73
- Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $75
- Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Korean Cooking Class in Balmoral Road: $78
- Singapore Bike and Bites Food Tour: $78
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Little India Hawker Street Food Tour: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- Live Like a Local in Singapore (Half-day Tour): $3.16
- Singapore Imaginary Experience: $3.35
- Artoholic A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Singapore's History of Trade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Time Travel Quest Experience in Singapore: $6.17
- Indian Heritage Centre Entrance Ticket: $6.25
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Entry Ticket: $6.25
- Singapore's Stories and Histories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam: Self-Guided Tour: $6.99
- Science Center E-Ticket: $7.50
- National Orchid Garden Admission Ticket: $7.61
- National Museum of Singapore Entry Ticket: $7.82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Singapore $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $19
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $22
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $27
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $28
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
- Enjoy Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass: $62
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Deqin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Deqin 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 Deqin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
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.