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 $179San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Singapore is $179, 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:
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
- Private Starry Night Singapore Tour and Roundtrip Transfers: $239
- 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
- Singapore River Cruise with Two Way Return Transfer: $180
- MBS SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay & Flyer with Transfer: $162
- Private Transfer from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Legoland (Malaysia): $161
- Airport Transfer: SIN Airport to Singapore by Luxury Car: $154
- Sentosa cable car skyhelix cove waterpark wings of show transfer: $145
- 1 Day 2 Attraction Pass ( Tickets & transfer ): $141
- Singapore Zoo & River Wonder & Amazon River Quest & Transfer: $141
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- San Juan Port to San Juan Airport (SJU)- Departure Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- Premium Transfer Service FROM or TO Rio Grande Puerto Rico: $50
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Premium Sedan, Select Zone: $59
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Port Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $59
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, Tesla 3 Luxury Sedan.: $63
- Private Transfer Airport SJU to Old San Juan Vice versa One way: $65
- San juan Puerto Rico PrivateTransfers Airport,Hotels,Cruise Ports: $67
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
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$4.75
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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
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:
- Puerto Rican Gastronomy Cooking Class: $167
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
- Fly Dining 4 Course Sunset and City Light Dinner Over San Juan: $195
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
- °17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $194
- (Small Group) Starry Night Singapore Sentosa Tour: $119
- 2 Hour Cycling Adventure Through Singapore River and Marina Bay: $38
- 2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets: $129
- 3 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows: $68
- 3 or 4 Hour Private Singapore City Tour with Driver: $140
- 3H Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Walking Tour in SPANISH: $136
- 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 Walking Tour to Chinatown Little India and Arab Streets: $212
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.
- San Juan’s Historic Streets Audio Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- Old San Juan Tour (1 Hour) by DUHO: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $26
- Explore Old San Juan Walking Tour: $30
- VIP San Juan Salsa Night Experience at Luxury Condado Beach: $35
- San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour: $45
- 1 Hour Bull Maze Adventure at Toroverde Urban Park San Juan: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Heritage Skip-the-Line Tour: $46
- Historic Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySingapore $28San Juan $12
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
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
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour!: $150
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.