Plan your trip to Singapore efficiently!
Traveling to Singapore? Maximize your experience by preparing your budget in advance with the local currency, the Singapore Dollar. Learn about prices across different districts and define your budget. While credit and debit cards are commonly accepted, cash remains widely used in Singapore for various transactions, mostly for shopping at traditional markets, small street vendors, to eat at local streetfood stalls. Get the best exchange rate online for AUD to SGD online before your trip to Singapore.
Practical tips for planning your budget
For travelers in Singapore, eating at local markets can range from SGD 5-10. Planning to stay at a hostel would cost SGD 20-80, while boutique hotels would cost SGD 80-250. MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) single trip costs SGD 0.80 to SGD 2.50. Bus fare would start at SGD 0.92 for adults and taxis SGD 3.20 to SGD 3.90.
SGD 20-80
Average cost of a one night stay per person in a hostel
SGD 10-50
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Singapore
SGD 0.80 to SGD 2.50
MRT single trip ticket
SGD 20 - 35
Singapore Sling
Free
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
SGD 3 - 6
Hainanese Chicken Rice at local markets
SGD 3.20 - 3.90.
A taxi ride
SGD 15
National Museum of Singapore
Some suggestions for your stay
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Marina Bay: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
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Chinatown: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown Street Markets, Colorful Streets
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Little India: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Vibrant Streets, Authentic Indian Cuisine
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Sentosa Island: Beaches, Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium
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Clarke Quay: Riverside Nightlife, Waterfront Dining, River Cruise
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Orchard Road: Shopping Malls, Luxury Brands, Dining and Cafes
Some facts about the Singapore Dollar
Denominations of the Singapore Dollar
Bank notes: $2, $5, $10, $50, $100, $1000
Coins: 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents
The designs often feature national symbols, such as the Merlion and the Singapore Coat of Arms.
Singapore has a Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Brunei Darussalam. This agreement allows the currencies of both countries to be used interchangeably at par value within the two nations.
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1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount of travel money you will need to enjoy your trip.
2. Choose a date & a pick-up location
Collect your order from one of our exchange bureaus at major airports and city centre.
3. Collect & pay
Pay upon pickup and enjoy
your trip.