Quick AnswerA 5-day Singapore trip costs ₹35,000–₹70,000 per person all-inclusive (hotel, transfers, major attractions) excluding flights. Flights from India add ₹18,000–₹35,000 per person return. Total per person for a mid-range 5-day Singapore trip including flights: ₹55,000–₹1,00,000. Singapore is more expensive than Southeast Asian destinations like Thailand or Vietnam but significantly cheaper than European travel.
How much do flights to Singapore cost from India?
India to Singapore (Changi Airport) return per person:
- Budget (IndiGo, Scoot, Air Asia): ₹15,000–₹25,000
- Mid-range (Vistara, Singapore Airlines): ₹22,000–₹40,000
- Business class (Singapore Airlines): ₹80,000–₹2,00,000
- Flight time: 5–6 hours from Delhi or Mumbai. Direct flights available.
- Best booking window: 6–8 weeks ahead for best prices.
How much do hotels cost in Singapore?
Singapore hotels per room per night:
- Budget hostels and guesthouses: ₹3,000–₹6,000
- 3-star hotels: ₹7,000–₹12,000
- 4-star hotels: ₹12,000–₹22,000
- 5-star (Marina Bay Sands, Raffles): ₹35,000–₹1,00,000+
Singapore hotels are expensive by Indian standards. Location matters enormously — hotels near the MRT are worth the premium as transport is fast and cheap.
How much do Singapore attractions cost?
- Universal Studios Singapore: SGD 83 per adult (₹5,200)
- Gardens by the Bay (Cloud Forest + Flower Dome): SGD 53 per adult (₹3,300)
- Singapore Zoo: SGD 48 per adult (₹3,000)
- Night Safari: SGD 55 per adult (₹3,450)
- Marina Bay Sands SkyPark observation deck: SGD 32 per adult (₹2,000)
- Sentosa Island cable car: SGD 35 per adult (₹2,200)
- SEA Aquarium: SGD 41 per adult (₹2,600)
- Gardens by the Bay Garden Rhapsody light show: FREE
- Chinatown, Little India, Marina Bay Waterfront: FREE
- Total attractions budget for 5 days per person: ₹12,000–₹20,000
How much does food cost in Singapore?
Singapore’s hawker centres are the best food value in the city:
- Hawker centre meal: SGD 4–8 (₹250–₹500) per person
- Food court meal: SGD 8–15 (₹500–₹950)
- Mid-range restaurant: SGD 20–40 (₹1,250–₹2,500) per person
- Fine dining: SGD 80–200+ (₹5,000–₹12,500+) per person
- Daily food budget per person eating at hawker centres for most meals: ₹1,000–₹2,000
Complete Singapore trip cost summary
For a family of 4, 5 days:
| Item | Cost for family of 4 |
|---|
| Flights (return) | ₹80,000–₹1,20,000 |
| Hotel (4 nights, 3-star) | ₹40,000–₹70,000 |
| Attractions | ₹40,000–₹70,000 |
| Food (5 days) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 |
| Transport (MRT + Grab) | ₹8,000–₹12,000 |
| Total family of 4 | ₹1,88,000–₹3,07,000 |
| Per person | ₹47,000–₹76,750 |
Is Singapore Worth the Cost?
Singapore is more expensive than other Southeast Asian destinations but delivers a genuinely unique experience — the world’s best airport, immaculate cleanliness, extraordinary food diversity, and world-class attractions. For families with children, Universal Studios and the Night Safari alone justify the trip. It is the safest, most comfortable international destination for first-time travelers from India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Indians get 30 days visa-free entry to Singapore. No application needed — stamp on arrival at Changi Airport.
Is Singapore expensive compared to Dubai?
Similar overall cost. Singapore hotel prices are slightly higher. Dubai has more free outdoor attractions (the fountain show, the Gold Souk). Singapore has better public transport so you save on taxis.
How many days are enough for Singapore?
4–5 days covers the highlights comfortably — Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, Zoo or Night Safari, Sentosa, and the cultural neighbourhoods.
Is Singapore good for Indian vegetarians?
Very good. Little India has outstanding South and North Indian vegetarian restaurants. Hawker centres always have vegetarian Indian stalls. Singapore is one of the most vegetarian-friendly international destinations for Indians.
What is the cheapest time to visit Singapore?
February and October–November are shoulder months with slightly lower hotel prices. Singapore is a year-round destination with little seasonal price variation compared to beach destinations.