Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Mount Everest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mount Everest 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 Mount Everest 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: Mount Everest or Singapore?
Mount Everest
More commonly known as Mount Everest, Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world with a peak reaching 8,848 meters above sea level. Pilgrims trek long distances to worship its divine aura, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude, and visitors from all over come to see where the tallest reaches of earth meet the heavens.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Kathmandu, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Everest $40Singapore $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Everest is $40, 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 Mount Everest and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Everest $6.84Singapore $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Everest $14Singapore $196
Compare Hotels in Mount Everest and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Mount Everest 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.Mount Everest -Singapore $10
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:
- Singapore City Highlights with Transfers: $20
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Private Transfer: $20
- Private Airport Transfer in Singapore: $25
- Singapore Arrival Transfer (Airport to Hotel): $29
- MBCC & HFCC - Cruise Terminal to City Hotel Transfer: $29
- Singapore City Hotel to Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Transfer: $29
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Private Transfer to Downtown: $29
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Singapore - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Singapore Airport: Shared Arrival or Departure Car Transfer : $31
- Singapore Point to Point Transfer: $32
- Singapore Downtown to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) -Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Everest or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Mount Everest 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 dayMount Everest $26Singapore $27
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.Mount Everest $18Singapore $32
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 dayMount Everest -Singapore $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 Mount Everest and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Mount Everest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mount Everest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Everest 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 Mount Everest.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Everest 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.