Half-Month Singapore Travel Budget of 3000 Detailed Guide, Check It Out
Singapore Money-Saving Travel Tips, Have a Blast for Half a Month with Just This Budget!
Still worried about your wallet running low for overseas travel? Singapore is definitely your best choice! Not only does it have charming scenery, but also rich cuisine and diverse culture. The key is, with the following tips, a half-month trip budget can be very reasonable!
1. Budget Section
Accommodation: Flexible to Your Taste
• Budget: If you want cost-effectiveness, hostels and budget hotels are definitely your good friends! Hostel beds cost about 20 - 40 SGD per night, like a lively international youth dormitory, and you might even meet friends from all over the world to explore Singapore together! Budget hotels are a bit more expensive, around 50 SGD per night, but having your own space is also nice.
• Mid-range: If your budget is a bit more sufficient, consider mid-range hotels, costing 100 - 200 SGD per night. These hotels usually have excellent locations near popular attractions, with more complete facilities, providing a more comfortable stay. Sleep well and be full of energy to play the next day!
Over half a month, accommodation costs are about 1050 - 3000 SGD. A little secret: booking early and avoiding peak travel seasons might get you super good deals!
Food: Singapore on Your Taste Buds
• Affordable Food: Singapore’s hawker centers are a food paradise, and the prices are super friendly! A delicious plate of Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, or satay costs about 3 - 6 SGD. Maxwell Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat are local favorite spots; follow the locals, you won’t go wrong! Eating three meals a day at hawker centers costs about 20 SGD daily and you’ll be very satisfied.
• Occasional Treats: If you want to try slightly upscale restaurants, 20 - 40 SGD per person can get you a nice meal. These restaurants offer more refined dishes and elegant environments. Occasionally splurging to reward yourself for the hard work of traveling is part of the fun.
Half-month food expenses are estimated at 700 - 1000 SGD, allowing you to taste authentic cuisine without hurting your wallet too much.
Transportation: Convenient and Affordable
• Public Transport: Singapore’s MRT and bus systems are highly developed and can take you almost anywhere you want. A single MRT or bus ride costs about 1 - 2.5 SGD. If you plan to use public transport frequently, strongly recommend buying a tourist pass with unlimited rides within a day: 1-day pass about 10 SGD, 2-day pass about 15 SGD, 3-day pass about 20 SGD—super convenient!
• Taxi: If you’re in a hurry or traveling with a group, taxis are an option but a bit pricier. Taxi starting fare is over 15 RMB, so use public transport as much as possible and spend your money wisely!
Half-month transportation costs are estimated at 200 - 300 SGD, easily achieving travel freedom.
Attractions: A Wonderful Mix of Free and Paid
• Free Attractions: Singapore has many free and stunning attractions, like the Singapore Botanic Gardens, lush with various rare plants making you feel like you’re in a tropical rainforest; East Coast Park, where you can enjoy sunshine and beach and feel the sea breeze; Sentosa Island’s beaches, perfect for photos and check-ins, plus free night light shows at Marina Bay Sands, magnificent and dreamlike.
• Paid Attractions: Of course, there are must-visit paid attractions. Gardens by the Bay costs 10 - 35 SGD, where you can see exotic plants from around the world; Singapore Zoo costs 20 - 49 SGD, for close encounters with adorable animals; Universal Studios Singapore starts at 75 SGD, for an exciting adventure; SEA Aquarium starts at 44 SGD, exploring the mysterious underwater world. Don’t worry, watch out for combo tickets and discount passes to save a lot!
Attraction costs are estimated at 500 - 1000 SGD, letting you cover Singapore’s highlights.
In summary, playing in Singapore for half a month on a relatively economical budget will cost about 3000 - 5000 SGD, which converted to RMB is still quite acceptable, right?
2. Transportation Guide
MRT
Singapore’s MRT has 6 lines: green, red, yellow, purple, blue, and brown, covering almost the entire city. The East-West Line (EWL green line) is the longest with the most stations, connecting Changi Airport, Bugis, and other key spots; the North-South Line (NSL red line) has the highest passenger flow, running through Orchard Road, Raffles Place, and other business districts. First train starts at 5:00 AM, last train at 12:30 AM next day, peak hours trains every 2 - 5 minutes, off-peak every 5 - 7 minutes. Fares are usually based on distance, ranging from 0.77 to 3 SGD. Remember, on weekdays before 7:45 AM, there’s a 0.5 SGD discount!
Bus
Singapore’s public buses are operated by SBS Transit and SMRT bus companies, with complex routes reaching Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, Little India, and more. Check routes on Google Maps beforehand or ask the driver when boarding. Buses don’t announce stops, so you need to signal the driver or press the button inside to stop. Using EZ-link or Nets Flash Pay cards to pay fares is the easiest method; remember to tap on and off.
LRT
The Light Rail Transit is a branch of the MRT system, including Bukit Panjang LRT, Sengkang LRT, and Punggol LRT, mainly serving residential areas. Operating hours and fares are similar to the MRT, usually based on distance.
Taxi
Singapore has 6 taxi companies charging by meter, with possible surcharges at different times and locations. Peak hours (Mon-Fri 6:00 - 9:30 AM and daily 6:00 - 12:00 AM) add 25%; night hours (daily 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM) add 50%; trips to the city center (daily 5:00 - 12:00 AM) add 3 SGD; trips to the airport and popular spots (like Marina Bay, Sentosa) add 3 - 5 SGD. You can also use apps like Grab for convenient and quick rides.
3. Spending Guide
Shopping
• Orchard Road: A shopper’s paradise, from top luxury brands to popular fashion labels. If your budget is limited, you can still stroll here to feel the bustling atmosphere and maybe catch some sales and discounts to snag a bargain!
• Chinatown: A district full of Chinese cultural vibes, with many specialty shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, and Chinese food. Remember to bargain; you might get your favorite items at a more affordable price.
Daily Expenses
Singapore’s daily living costs are relatively high, but with some tips, you can save a lot. For example, buying daily necessities at supermarkets is cheaper than convenience stores; purchasing local SIM cards with suitable plans can save communication costs.
Dear travelers, after reading these tips, aren’t you eager to start a spontaneous trip to Singapore? Pack your bags and head to sunny Singapore, and we believe you will have an unforgettable time!
This is definitely worth visiting. Please keep a minimum of 3 hours or more if you are interested in watching the various events that keep happening at the zoo all over the day. The one not to miss is the two shows at the amphitheatre.
A very convenient train with four stops. Are there English guides on board? I think you'll need to bring your own headphones (they're not compatible with most cell phone models). You can take the train for a short circuit and then explore your favorite areas. The animals are very active during designated feeding times.
Хороший зоопарк. Нам хватило 4 часов, чтобы обойти его в спокойном темпе. Классные помещения с лемурами, где можно сделать селфи с животными. Попали на шоу морсокого котика, шоу не очень впечатлило. Но сам зоопарк нам понравился, рекомендую к посещению
[Tropical Rainforest Wonderland-Singapore Zoo! (with travel guide)] This place was once rated as one of the top three zoos in the world. I think it is not only because of the ecological environment here, but also the attitude towards animals in the zoo. Walking into the park, it seems to have come to a lush and green wonderland. The vast natural walls have replaced the "cages" of traditional zoos. Here, most animals are free. You can have breakfast with orangutans, dodge Malaysian flying foxes, play with sloths lying on the trees, encounter lizards crawling on the road, and even be startled by the little monkeys on the branches above your head. Walking and looking at the lush green plants and the towering trees several feet high, you may even forget that you are in a zoo, as if you are exploring the secrets of the primeval forest. 【Recommended】 1. Wild breakfast - breakfast with orangutans Time: 9:00-10:30 am Type: Buffet Price: Additional charge, 35 SGD (about 175 RMB) for adults, 25 SGD (about 125 RMB) for children. 2. Guide bus Time: 8:45 am-5:30 pm Price: 5 SGD (about 25 RMB) for adults, 3 SGD (about 15 RMB) for children This guide bus stops at four stops in the park, namely the 1234 guide bus stops, unlimited rides, and English explanations along the way. Be sure to bring a pair of headphones with a round plug. There is a simultaneous interpreter in front of each seat. Plug in the headphones, tune the channel to China, and you can hear the Chinese explanation~
Singapore Zoo is located in the north of Singapore. If you want to go there, you'd better prepare a day. On the one hand, because of its remote location, it takes an hour to drive one way. In addition, the park is also very large. In addition to watching the animals in each exhibition area, there are also performances at different time periods. So the time spent watching performances and waiting in different exhibition areas will take at least one and a half hours. In addition, you can also go to the River Ecological Park and the Night Zoo from the Singapore Zoo. It takes about one minute to walk to the River Ecological Park and about three minutes to walk to the Night Zoo. It is very convenient. If you take a bus, get off at Hongqiao Station on the red line, walk to the bus terminal, and take 138 to get there. Choose the station with the most people getting off~ There is only one food in the zoo, which is KFC, with a total of two locations. There is one at the gate of the zoo and another in the children's playground area. But no matter where it is, the business is booming and there are queues. The price is relatively fair, similar to the food in China, a little more expensive, a hamburger is 3.30 SGD, and the set meal is about 10 SGD. Most of the waiters can speak Chinese, although some may not speak well, but it's enough to be able to order. Moreover, there is a menu. Even if you don't understand, you can just point to the dishes you want and they will understand. Both KFCs have reminder signs indicating cash only, so it's best to prepare cash before eating. There are on-site ticket purchases, group ticket purchases and online ticket purchases to enter the zoo. On-site ticket purchases are more troublesome, and you have to queue up. The queue is also quite long, which consumes time. If you are buying tickets online, you can directly scan the code on the green printer on the right side of the ticket office to get a ticket. Even if you buy tickets online, you need to change to a paper ticket to enter the park~ The park is very large. There is a map at the entrance of the park. A male staff member is handing it out. The map also has the time of various performances, but the map is not available on site. The staff puts it in a bag and takes it out when you walk over, so some tourists don't take it if they don't see it. There are roughly four performances, elephant show, seal show, animal friends, and tropical rainforest. You have to calculate the time to watch them. I didn't go to the animal show for some reason, and I found that the remaining three shows were all hosted by the same host... but in different locations. The rainforest and seal shows are in the same venue, and the elephants are in the Asian elephant exhibition area. All the performances are in English, especially the rainforest, which speaks much more than the show, which is quite depressing... The seal show is quite exciting and very good to watch. After the elephant show, there is a session of consuming eggs to feed the elephants, which costs money and is voluntary. There are circular sightseeing buses in the park. The bus comes very slowly, which is equivalent to taking a slow ride in the park and seeing the scenery. Before getting on the bus, there will be staff to operate ticket inspection, and the admission ticket must be given to the staff for inspection. There is an automatic explanation on the bus, which will be played in front of the larger exhibition area. If you have headphones, you can plug the headphones into the translator behind the front row and choose the translation language yourself. The design of the entire Singapore Zoo is very considerate. There are infrared water dispensers next to the toilet, so you almost don't need to buy water throughout the whole process. If you like
The tour efficiency of the two dolls is not high, so we mainly went to the left side of the park to see a lot of primates. The ecological environment here is really good. Animals have a lot of room to move. Some animal tourists can get in touch with them very closely. They are not afraid of people at all. They fully show their most natural and comfortable side. To be honest, if you play with a performance-oriented mentality, you will be disappointed. There are four performances, there will be morning and afternoon performances, but the animals here are not trained to perform very difficult movements. The performances here mainly introduce and show the habits, specialties and characteristics of some animals to tourists. They are totally not as difficult as the animals we usually see in China. Performing. It's interesting to see animal feeding if you're interested. It needs to be reminded that the time on the sign at the door is wrong. Please see the time in Figure 1. Besides, the environment here is really good. There are many kinds of trees and flowers, and the natural scenery is very beautiful. It's really a botanical garden for nothing. Finally, Amway's water park here, the children really like it, the key families do not need money. The food in the scenic spot, I ate Amin at noon today, and out of the garden came KFC again. I think KFC is still a bit delicious.
River Ecology + Daytime Zoo These two parks are next to each other, which is very strange. There is almost no odor among all kinds of animals in the park. The plants are dense and green. The ecological environment is so good! The mosquito-attracting physique did not leave any "souvenirs". I was very surprised! Should we organize the community property management to visit and learn? The toilets and nursing rooms at the entrance of the zoo are also well designed, and all kinds of details are really in place. The lines for cruise ships and tour buses are too long, and people with accents and all kinds of races are standing around. It is very convenient to book tickets on Ctrip, and the Hainanese chicken rice at Ah Ming Restaurant is also delicious.
One of the world's top ten zoos is well-known, featuring the natural environment of the original ecology. Every step by step, you will find something on your head and around your feet at any time. If you are unprepared, everything will be frightened. As soon as you enter the door, you can see the lively and lovely animals on the tree in the first picture in front of you. Okay, let's start with all the surprises. Before the surprise was over, he bowed his head and saw the giant moose eating leaves leisurely in the dense forest. On the left, the crocodile hiding in the muddy water seemed to enter the Amazon River forest. The Gibbons that teach babies to climb on their heads, the wild ducks that sway at their feet, the ring-tailed monkeys that linger around you in the woods, the lazy monkeys that are famous for their smiles, and the big round eyes staring at you, make me want to feel the last dare, because the claws look long and sharp, although the movements are really slow, I'm afraid that's just an illusion. African penguins, living in the sand.