Singapore from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Singapore, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
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Singapore in February: hawker centres, a forest in a glasshouse, and a city that simply works
Nine nights in the driest month, eating my way from Little India to the Supertrees with the New Year lanterns still up.
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Day to day in Singapore, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$22 | A$36 |
| A balanced mix | A$38 | A$51 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$88 | A$101 |
- Local transport: about A$13 a day. Taxi: A$5 to start, then A$0.75 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$24 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, smartcalculator.sg, cdgtaxi.com.sg; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
29°M
30°A
30°M
30°J
30°J
29°A
29°S
29°O
29°N
29°D
28°
The most pleasant months are February. February is the driest month (102 mm of rain) and December the wettest (300 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Singapore
Gardens by the Baygarden · half a dayOutdoor gardens are free; the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome domes are ticketed
Marina Bay Sands SkyParkviewpoint · a couple of hours
Singapore Zoozoo · half a day
Night Safarizoo · half a day
Singapore Botanic Gardensgarden · a couple of hours
Universal Studios Singaporetheme park · a full day
Chinatownneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Little Indianeighbourhood · a couple of hours
Singapore Oceanarium (S.E.A. Aquarium)aquarium · a couple of hours
Jewel Changi Rain Vortexlandmark · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a 10-night trip to Singapore cost from Australia?
About A$2,801 per person. Our planner priced 10 nights for 2 adults from Sydney, leaving 10 February 2027, at A$5,603 for both, home to home: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa. Priced on 2026-10-24; flight prices are estimates from recent fares.
How much does a day in Singapore cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$36 a person a day eating street food, A$51 with a balanced mix and A$101 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
The most pleasant months are February. February is the driest month (102 mm of rain) and December the wettest (300 mm); daytime highs run from 28 to 30 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Singapore?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Singapore?
Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Singapore Botanic Gardens.
A real 10-night trip from Sydney, priced by our planner
A$5,603 for 2 adults, home to home, about A$2,801 per person
Leaving 10 February 2027: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa.
Priced on 2026-10-24; flight prices are estimates from recent fares. Your own dates and budget change the total.
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