How much money do you need to prepare for a trip to Singapore?

The budget for a trip to Singapore varies depending on the number of days, accommodation choices, and attractions planned. Generally, a basic 3-5 day trip budget is about 3000-5000💰 RMB. If shopping, fine dining, or long stays are included, the cost may be higher.

📌Cost Breakdown
💒Accommodation: Hostels cost about 90-180💰 per night, mid-range hotels 500-1000💰 per night, early booking is recommended.
🍸Meals: Three meals a day cost about 80-300💰, local snacks like Hainanese chicken rice and bak kut teh cost about 15-60💰 per person.
🚗Transportation: MRT card top-up 20-100💰, ride-hailing app Grab is convenient, downloading Google Maps for navigation is recommended.
🌈Attraction Tickets: Universal Studios 420💰, Marina Bay Gardens dual ticket 200💰, Night Safari 180💰, some attractions offer student discounts.
💫Other Expenses: Visa fee about 300💰, insurance, and epidemic prevention supplies require extra preparation.

🎉Money-Saving Tips
💒Choose hotels with breakfast included, such as Holiday Inn Express Katong.
🍽Eat more at local eateries or hawker centers like Lau Pa Sat Night Market and Maxwell Food Centre.
🚕Watch for discounts when topping up transport cards; some bus routes offer transfer discounts with the MRT.
If planning a long stay or in-depth trip, consider buying a monthly pass or exploring free attractions (like Merlion Park, MacRitchie Reservoir hiking). Actual costs may be affected by exchange rate fluctuations; it is recommended to exchange a small amount of SGD before departure for backup.

🌈Free Attractions
⭐️Natural Scenery
📍Fort Canning Park: Open 24/7 year-round, features popular tree holes, spice garden, and large lawns, great for photos and picnics, remember mosquito repellent.
📍Singapore Botanic Gardens: Only the National Orchid Garden charges admission; other areas are free, where you can enjoy tropical rainforests and flowers. Recommended to visit early morning or at dusk.
⭐️Urban Architecture
📍Old Hill Street Police Station: Neoclassical architecture with 927 colorful windows, more photogenic during the day than at night. Recommended to take photos from across the street or the pedestrian bridge.
📍Clarke Quay: Colorful shophouses and Singapore River night views, dazzling lights at dusk. Nearby Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is a good spot to try local cuisine.
⭐️Cultural Experiences
📍CHIJMES: Gothic church and European-style courtyard, pure white buildings with fountains, perfect for French movie-style photos.
📍Sultan Mosque: Islamic architecture with a golden dome, open for visits outside prayer times. Nearby Haji Lane’s colorful murals and open-air bar street have a great nighttime atmosphere.

🎈Practical Tips
🚕Transportation: Most attractions are accessible by MRT; buying an EZ-Link card is recommended. For efficient sightseeing, try the Big Bus tour.
👗Dress: Choose light-colored clothes for natural attractions; bright colors stand out against colorful building backgrounds. Wearing flat shoes is recommended for walking.
⏰Best Time: Soft light in the morning or before sunset on sunny days; bring a tripod for night photography.