Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Pai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Pai or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Pai and Singapore. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Pai or Singapore?
Pai
As the lush green mountains adorn the blue horizon amidst its creamy clouds, Pai, in northern Thailand, works as one of the many hubs for some of the world's most exciting cultural adventures and natural wonders. Within this small town just north of the Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, Pai lays on the Pai River and holds a population of no more than 2,500. Despite its geographical insignificance, this town attracts a wide array of tourists. From breathtaking waterfalls to relaxing hot springs, you will find yourself astonished at how much this little city holds within its borders.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Pai Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPai $91Singapore $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Pai is $91, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $179. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pai and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPai $16Singapore $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPai $32Singapore $202
Compare Hotels in Pai and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Pai or Singapore? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Pai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pai $42Singapore $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Universal Studios 1-Day Pass with 1-Way Transfer: $86
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $39
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $234
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
- Universal Studios Entry Ticket & Hotel Transfer: $170
- SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $44
- Night Safari with Tram Ride and Private Transfer: $136
- Night Safari Ticket, Tram Ride, & Return Transfer: $97
- Marina Bay Sands & Gardens By The Bay & Transfer: $153
- Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer: $45
- Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
- City Transfer to Airport/Seaport Terminal: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Pai or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Pai change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPai $42Singapore $50
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.75
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Sugarcane Juice$1.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $49
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $54
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $55
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour: $68
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $69
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $70
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $70
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $75
- Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pai $46Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- Marina Bay Sands SkyPark for Observation Deck Ticket singapore: $40
- Private Singapore Tour: Bus and Car Transportation: $200
- Singapore Early Migrants Tour: $140
- Singapore River Cruise Tour Ticket Pass: $29
- #16Hrs Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $143
- (Small Group) Night Wonders of Cruise & Light Shows: $79
- (Small Group) Starry Night Singapore Sentosa Tour : $119
- 1-way Singapore hotel pickup (Batam private tour guests only): $120
- 2 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows: $70
- 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $256
- 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $82
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPai $15Singapore $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $36
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $39
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $77
- LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge Package: $193
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pai and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Pai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pai and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore than you might in Pai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pai Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.