Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Singapore can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Singapore?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Singapore $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $179. 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 Doha and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Singapore $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Singapore $204
Compare Hotels in Doha and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and Singapore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Singapore $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Departure Transfer From Doha City: $15
- Private Car Transfer from Doha City: $20
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer from Lusail: $27
- From North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers: $35
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $35
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $39
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $40
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha - Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels: $57
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $70
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:
- 1 Day 2 Attraction Pass ( Tickets & transfer ): $141
- Airport Transfer: $85
- Airport Transfer 9 Seaters Minibus Singapore: $64
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Business Car: $99
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Luxury Car: $154
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Business Car: $99
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Luxury Van: $117
- Departure Transfer: Pick up from hotel to Airport or CruiseCentre: $79
- Gardens By the Bay Ticket & Transfer: $70
- Hotel to Singapore Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Luxurious Airport/Cruise Transfers Singapore: $35
- MBS SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay & Flyer with Transfer: $162
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Singapore $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $35
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $50
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $59
- Full-day Desert Beach Camp with Buffet lunch/dinner: $60
- Private Souk Waqif Tour with Lunch/Dinner: $85
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $99
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.75
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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.
- 8-hr guided tour : Food Tour, 40-min River cruise & 2 light Shows: $52
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $53
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $54
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings (Self-Guided Hunt): $56
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Breakfast Food Tour in Singapore: $60
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
- Chinatown History and Food Tour in Singapore: $60
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Flavors of Singapore Food Tour at Chinatown: $72
- Flavours of Singapore Food Tour at Joo Chiat: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Qatar Quiz: $20
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- The Heart of the Desert – Doha Safari & Inland Sea Tour: $28
- Qatar Desert Safari Adventure Experience .: $28
- Half Day Desert Safari from Cruise Airport or Hotel: $28
- Doha Desert Safari Adventure CamelRide, DuneBashing & Inland Sea: $29
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $29
- Doha 4 Hours City Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $29
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Top Doha Night City Tour Including Souq Waqif , Lusail And Katara: $30
- Moonlight on The Gulf A Doha Dhow Cruise Adventure: $30
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): $3.19
- Chinatown Walking Tour: Struggles of our Forefathers: $4.00
- Singapore City Walking Tour: Heartbeat of the City: $4.00
- Singapore Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Jewel Changi Airport: Canopy Park Admission Ticket: $6.40
- Science Center E-Ticket: $6.43
- Peranakan Museum Admission Ticket: $6.51
- Ticket to Singapore Changi Chapel and Museum: $6.57
- Singapore's Stories and Histories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Civic District with Singapore Boy Hossan Leong: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Singapore Singtel Best 5G/4G Tourist SIMs with SG Transport Card: $7.06
- Singapore Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $7.19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Singapore $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Little India Pub Crawl: $24
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $31
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $38
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $39
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $77
- LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge Package: $192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Singapore, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Singapore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Singapore is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Singapore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Singapore 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Singapore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.