Restaurant prices in Singapore

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Singapore? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Singapore? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Singapore?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 11.2 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 67 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 14.9 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Singapore, including local beer, Burger King or a similar bar, a better restaurant for a couple, bottle of water, or imported beer


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Singapore


What currency is used in Singapore and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Singapore Singapore dollar (SGD). For 10 US dollars you can get 13.4 Singapore dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 134 Singapore dollars. And the other way around: For 10 Singapore dollars you can get 7.45 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Singapore? Look here: Prices in cities in Singapore

Prices: Singapore  


Price cheap restaurant $11.2 ($4.5 - $18.6)

cheap restaurant

$11.2 ($4.5 - $18.6)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $7.4 ($3.7 - $11.2)

local beer

$7.4 ($3.7 - $11.2)
24% more than in United States

Price coffee $4.8 ($2.2 - $6.5)

coffee

$4.8 ($2.2 - $6.5)
6.3% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.1 ($0.74 - $1.9)

bottle of water

$1.1 ($0.74 - $1.9)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.4 ($6 - $8.2)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.4 ($6 - $8.2)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.5 ($1.1 - $2.2)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.5 ($1.1 - $2.2)
39% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Singapore
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Singapore:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $11.2 (SGD 15)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $67 (SGD 90)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.4 (SGD 10)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $7.4 (SGD 10)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $7.8 (SGD 10.5)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.5 (SGD 2)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (SGD 1.5)
  8. Cappuccino $4.8 (SGD 6.4)
  9. Espresso Coffee $3.3 (SGD 4.5)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.2 (SGD 3)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Singapore

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $3.8(SGD 5.1), 2012: $3.7(SGD 4.9), 2013: $3.9(SGD 5.2), 2014: $3.9(SGD 5.2), 2015: $4.1(SGD 5.5), 2016: $4(SGD 5.4), 2017: $4(SGD 5.3), and 2018: $3.7(SGD 4.9)

Singapore price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Singapore price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $27(SGD 37), 2011: $37(SGD 50), 2012: $37(SGD 50), 2013: $37(SGD 50), 2014: $37(SGD 50), 2015: $45(SGD 60), 2016: $45(SGD 60), 2017: $45(SGD 60), and 2018: $45(SGD 60)

Singapore price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Singapore price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $5.2(SGD 7), 2011: $4.5(SGD 6), 2012: $4.5(SGD 6), 2013: $4.5(SGD 6), 2014: $5.2(SGD 7), 2015: $5.2(SGD 7), 2016: $6(SGD 8), 2017: $7.4(SGD 10), and 2018: $7.1(SGD 9.5).

Singapore price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Singapore price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Singapore?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.1(SGD 1.4), 2011: $1(SGD 1.4), 2012: $1.1(SGD 1.5), 2013: $1.2(SGD 1.7), 2014: $1.1(SGD 1.5), 2015: $1.2(SGD 1.6), 2016: $1.3(SGD 1.7), 2017: $1.3(SGD 1.7), and 2018: $1.2(SGD 1.6) in recent years

Singapore price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Singapore price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.92(SGD 1.2), 2011: $0.83(SGD 1.1), 2012: $0.8(SGD 1.1), 2013: $0.86(SGD 1.2), 2014: $0.83(SGD 1.1), 2015: $0.87(SGD 1.2), 2016: $0.95(SGD 1.3), 2017: $0.95(SGD 1.3), and 2018: $0.83(SGD 1.1)

Singapore price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Singapore price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com