Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Mandalay?
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 Mandalay or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mandalay 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: Mandalay or Singapore?
Mandalay
Located in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) on the banks of the Irawaddy River, Mandalay is the nation's second largest city behind Yangon. It is centered on the restored Royal Palace and has a large population of Buddhist monks who frequent the city's many temples and monasteries.
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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Mandalay Prices
Myanmar PricesSingapore Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMandalay $19Singapore $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Mandalay is $19, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $180. 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 Mandalay and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMandalay $8.65Singapore $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMandalay $17Singapore $204
Compare Hotels in Mandalay and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Mandalay 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.Mandalay -Singapore $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mandalay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mandalay:
- Private Mandalay Airport Transfer: $27
- Inle [Heho] Airport Private Transfer : $46
- Bagan Land Transfer form Mandalay: $103
- Private Land Transfer : Mandalay to Bagan: $139
- Mandalay To Bagan Transfer Tour: $180
- Private Transfer Of Mandalay To Bagan: $180
- From Mandalay To Kalaw-NyaungShwe-Inle Lake Private Transfer: $230
- 2 Days in Mandalay Region, 3 Night in Monywa and 4 Days to transfer Bagan: $260
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:
- 13 Seater Minibus Airport / City Transfer in Singapore: $87
- 2 Day Mandai Wildlife Reserve Singapore with Roundtrip Transfer: $225
- 7 Seater Airport / City Transfer Singapore: $76
- Airport Transfer: $85
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Luxury Car: $153
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Luxury Van: $117
- Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay SkyPark with 2 Way Transfer: $103
- Luxurious Airport/Cruise Transfers Singapore: $35
- MBCC & SCC - Cruise Terminal to City Hotel Transfer: $68
- Mandai Wildlife Reserve Singapore Combo with Transfer: $167
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre or SCC to Changi Airport Transfer: $68
- One Way Transfer from Changi Airport to Central Singapore: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Mandalay or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Mandalay 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 dayMandalay $10Singapore $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mandalay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mandalay.
- Myanmar traditional cooking class with local: $26
- Bamboo Bike Food Tour: $42
- Bicycle Food Tour in Mandalay: $45
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.77
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Sugarcane Juice$1.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- Full day Tour: Food tour, 40-min Cruise & 2 top-visit Light shows: $45
- 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
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $74
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $75
- Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mandalay -Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Mandalay
Here are a few actual costs in Mandalay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Little Adventure Village Explore: $17
- Private Full-Day Mandalay Heritage Charter Car Tour: $45
- Mandalay Bike 'n Bite Tour: $46
- U Bein Bridge Sunset Cycling Day Tour from Mandalay: $60
- Full day Adventure Trip in Mandalay & Amarapura: $61
- Mandalay Half-Day Sightseeing: $65
- Mandalay Half-Day Tour: $70
- Amarapura,Sagging,Innwa/Ava Sightseeing: $75
- Private Tour for Amarapura, Mingun, Sagaing and Inwa (AVA): $77
- Mandalay Fullday Sightseeing: $80
- Private Pyin Oo Lwin Day Return Tour: $80
- Private Full Day Mandalay City Tour With Professional Guide: $80
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): $1.58
- Big Little India: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Kampong Glam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Singapore's Malay Culture: $5.20
- Singapore Singtel Best 5G/4G Tourist SIMs with SG Transport Card: $5.40
- Science Center E-Ticket: $6.43
- Singapore ArtScience Museum Admission E-Ticket: $6.50
- Peranakan Museum Admission Ticket: $6.51
- Ticket to Singapore Changi Chapel and Museum: $6.53
- Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam: Self-Guided Tour: $6.99
- Singapore Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.04
- Singapore Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $7.15
- Indian Heritage Centre Entrance Ticket: $7.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMandalay -Singapore $29
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
- 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 Mandalay and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Mandalay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mandalay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mandalay 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 Mandalay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mandalay Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mandalay or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mandalay. When comparing the sizes of Mandalay 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.