Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Singapore?
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 Singapore or San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Singapore or San Juan? 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
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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Singapore Prices
Singapore PricesSan Juan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySingapore $180San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Singapore is $180, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSingapore $102San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSingapore $204San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Singapore and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Singapore or San Juan? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Singapore Hotel Prices and San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Singapore $11San Juan $14
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:
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
- Singapore Universal Studios Tickets with Two-way Return Transfer: $206
- Singapore River & Night Safari-COMBO (Shared Transfer): $180
- Sentosa Attraction Ticket & Transfer Only: $167
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Luxury Car: $149
- Singapore 2-Attraction 1-Day Wildlife Pass with Transfer: $148
- Sentosa Cable Car SkyHelix 4D Adventure Wings Show with Transfer: $128
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): Private transfer to Downtown: $124
- Private Transfer: Singapore SIN Airport to Marina Cruise Port: $107
- Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay SkyPark with 2 Way Transfer: $104
- Airport Transfer: Singapore to SIN Airport by Business Car: $97
- Singapore Changi Airport(SIN): Private Transfer to Singapore: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer San Juan from or to SJU Airport, Hotel, Cruises: $20
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- SJU Airport Transfers (Isla Verde, Condado, Old San Juan): $38
- Premium Transfer Service from or to Río Grande Puerto Rico: $50
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Port Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Premium Sedan, Select Zone: $59
- Transfer SJU Airport to Cruise Port / Vice Versa in Old S.J ONLY: $65
- One-way transfer from SJU Airport to Cruise Port or Vice Versa: $65
- Private Transfer Airport SJU to Old San Juan Vice versa One way: $65
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla Model X Luxury SUV.: $73
- Private Transfer from San Juan Airport (SJU) to Ponce Cruise Port: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Singapore or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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
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Food Meals for one daySingapore $50San Juan $62
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$1.56
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: $53
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $54
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $55
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings (Self-Guided Hunt): $56
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
- Breakfast Food Tour in Singapore: $60
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Flavours of Singapore Food Tour at Joo Chiat: $72
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $74
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic San Juan Guided Walking Food Tour with Pina Colada: $109
- Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups: $146
- FlyDining 4-Course Dinner in Old Sunset or City Lights: $167
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Singapore $34San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- #16Hrs Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $149
- 3 or 4 Hour Private Singapore City Tour with Driver: $140
- 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $81
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68
- 3hrs Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown-Kampong Glam: $62
- 4 Hour Private City Tour at Singapore: $114
- 4 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver: $165
- 4 hour Chinatown, Civic District to Marina Bay Walking Tour: $76
- 4-hour Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street Walking Tour: $90
- 4hour Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Walking Tour: $85
- 5-Hour Insider Tour: Hidden Gems, Flavors & Heritage: $130
- 6 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver: $248
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- The Ultimate Self-Guided Hidden Gems Tour in Puerto Rico: $5.00
- San Juan’s Historic Streets Audio Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide: $25
- Old San Juan Tour (1 Hour) by DUHO: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $26
- VIP San Juan Salsa Night Experience at Luxury Condado Beach: $35
- Puerto Rican Cultural Experience & Infused Rum Tasting: $36
- San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos: $39
- 3 Tours in 1 Day Old San Juan Rainforest and Beach with Transport: $44
- 2 Tours in 1 Day Rainforest and Beach Adventure with Transport: $44
- Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySingapore $29San Juan $12
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: $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
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- Puerto Rico Tobacco Farm and Local Brewery Tour: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Singapore and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Singapore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Singapore is in Asia and San Juan 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 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 Singapore Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Singapore or San Juan?
Singapore has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Singapore and San Juan, 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.