A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Singapore vs. Port-au-Prince for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Singapore or Port-au-Prince?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Singapore or Port-au-Prince? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Singapore or Port-au-Prince?

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.

Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.


Which place is cheaper, Port-au-Prince or Singapore?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Singapore is $152, while the average daily cost in Port-au-Prince is $28. 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 Singapore and Port-au-Prince in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Singapore $98
    Port-au-Prince $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Singapore $196
    Port-au-Prince $44
Compare Hotels in Singapore and Port-au-Prince

Looking for a hotel in Singapore or Port-au-Prince? 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.

Hotels in Singapore


Hotels in Port-au-Prince


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Singapore $10
    Port-au-Prince $4.73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:


  • 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
  • Airport Transfer: $81
  • Changi International Airport Private MPV Transfer: $149
  • 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
  • Gardens By the Bay with One Way Transfer (2 Domes): $48
  • Glittering Singapore Night Out + Roundtrip Transfers: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Singapore or Port-au-Prince?

Prices for flights to both Port-au-Prince and Singapore 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Singapore $28
    Port-au-Prince $3.69
Typical Food Prices in Singapore

Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52
  • Sugarcane Juice
    $1.48

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: $47
  • 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
  • Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour with Dinner: $71
  • 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: $82

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Singapore $32
    Port-au-Prince $0.76

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
  • Singapore's History of Trade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Big Little India: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Kampong Glam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Singapore's Malay Culture: $5.20
  • The Civic District: Hear stories about Singapore's past on an audio tour: $5.20
  • Indian Heritage Centre Admission Ticket: $5.31
  • Indian Heritage Centre Entrance Ticket: $5.93
  • Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Entry Ticket: $5.93
  • Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Admission Ticket: $6.01
  • Science Center E-Ticket: $7.11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Singapore $27
    Port-au-Prince $0.20

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: $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 & Craft Beer Tasting: $74


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Singapore and Port-au-Prince, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Singapore is in Asia and Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Singapore Expensive? and Is Port-au-Prince Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Singapore or Port-au-Prince?

Singapore has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Port-au-Prince. When comparing the sizes of Singapore and Port-au-Prince, 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.