Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Singapore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Pyeongchang or Singapore?
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
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 from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Pyeongchang Prices
South Korea PricesSingapore Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPyeongchang $133Singapore $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $133, 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 Pyeongchang and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPyeongchang $61Singapore $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPyeongchang $122Singapore $202
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang 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: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pyeongchang $24Singapore $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:
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $39
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
- SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $49
- Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
- City Transfer to Airport/Seaport Terminal: $54
- 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 Transfer Within Your Budget: $58
- Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer: $270
Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Pyeongchang 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 dayPyeongchang $47Singapore $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
- Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour: $68
- 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 and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pyeongchang $50Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
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: $81
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPyeongchang $8.69Singapore $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: $192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Pyeongchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pyeongchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pyeongchang 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.