Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Palawan?
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 Palawan or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Palawan or Singapore? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Palawan or Singapore?
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Palawan Prices
Philippines PricesSingapore Prices
Singapore Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalawan $43Singapore $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Palawan is $43, 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 Palawan and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalawan $13Singapore $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalawan $26Singapore $202
Compare Hotels in Palawan and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Palawan 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: Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palawan $16Singapore $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
- Coron Airport Shared Hotel Transfers: $10
- Airport Transfers airport to city center hotel and cruise port: $20
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch and Transfer: $47
- Private Van Transfers: Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Vice Versa: $48
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
- PrivateTransfer from Puerto Princesa Port to Puerto Princesa city: $60
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- Busuanga Palawan Private Airport Transfer to Coron Town: $90
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido : $100
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:
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
- Transfer City Hotel to Cruise Terminal ( SCC OR MBCC ): $30
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $278
- SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $49
- Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
- Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer: $23
- Attractions Shared Transfers from Hotel: $12
- Airport/Seaport Transfer with Arrival Meet&Greet: $85
- Airport/Seaport Arrival Transfer + Meet & Greet: $62
- Airport Transfer Within Your Budget: $58
- Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer: $270
Is it cheaper to fly into Palawan or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Palawan 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 dayPalawan $19Singapore $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.
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $53
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $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
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $74
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $75
- Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour: $76
- Private Korean Cooking Class in Balmoral Road: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palawan $5.21Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- Coron Town Tour with Maquinit Hot Spring: $19
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A with Kayangan Lake: $25
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- Half-Day City Tour from Puerto Princesa: $27
- Coron Island Hopping Tour B with Skeleton Wreck & Barracuda Lake: $32
- Fullday Coron Island Hopping Tour : $34
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- Coron Island Tour A (Shared Tour): $37
- Joiners Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour: $38
- Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Tour with Lunch: $38
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
- Singapore River Cruise Admission Ticket: $30
- Singapore River Cruise Tour Ticket Pass: $29
- #17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $159
- 1-way Singapore hotel pickup (Batam private tour guests only): $120
- 2-4 days in Singapore Guided Tour Pass: $131
- 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $255
- 3 Hour Singaporean Spiritual Temple Walking Tour Experience : $75
- 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $81
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68
- 3hrs Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown-Kampong Glam: $62
- 4 Hours Private Experience by Grab: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalawan $7.44Singapore $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Little India Pub Crawl : $24
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $31
- 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: $192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palawan and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Palawan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palawan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palawan 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 Palawan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palawan 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.