A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Yangshuo vs. Singapore for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Yangshuo or Singapore?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Singapore can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Singapore?

Yangshuo

A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.

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 Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.


Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Yangshuo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, 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 Yangshuo and Singapore in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yangshuo $26
    Singapore $101
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yangshuo $52
    Singapore $202
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Singapore

Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo 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.

Hotels in Yangshuo


Hotels in Singapore


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yangshuo $43
    Singapore $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo

Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
  • Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
  • Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
  • Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
  • Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
  • Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
  • Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
  • Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
  • From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
  • Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
  • Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
  • From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:


  • Taxi to Airport
    $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:

  • Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
  • Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer: $270
  • Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
  • Harbourfront Cruise Center, Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Door to Door) Transfer: $215
  • Singapore Zoo & Night Safari Day ( Tickets & Transfer ) : $201
  • Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $192
  • Singapore Zoo & River Wonder Day Ticket & Transfer : $190
  • Singapore Bird Park & River Wonder (Tickets & Transfer ) : $190
  • Singapore Bird Paradise & Zoo Full Day (Ticket & Transfer ) : $182
  • Singapore River Cruise with Two Way Return Transfer: $180
  • Singapore River & Night Safari-COMBO (Shared Transfer): $180
  • Sentosa Deluxe and Roundtrip Transfers: $180

Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Singapore?

Prices for flights to both Singapore and Yangshuo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Yangshuo $33
    Singapore $50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo

For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
  • Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
  • The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
  • Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
  • Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259

Typical Food Prices in Singapore

Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $4.75
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yangshuo $24
    Singapore $34

Tours and Activities in Yangshuo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.

  • Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
  • Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
  • Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking : $45
  • Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
  • Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
  • Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
  • Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
  • Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
  • Yangshuo Walking Day Tour: $56
  • Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
  • Ticket of Impression Sanjie Liu Show: $62
  • Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $67

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yangshuo $34
    Singapore $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 Yangshuo and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Singapore?

Singapore has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Singapore, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.