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Phuket vs Singapore: which is cheaper?

For a mid-range week for two, Phuket is about 30% cheaper (excluding flights).

7-day tripPhuketSingapore
Backpacker (1 person)$336$469
Mid-range (2 people)$1,820$2,590
Comfort (2 people)$5,250$6,930

Prices side by side

Typical price (USD)PhuketSingapore
Accommodation (mid-range room)$70$160
Hostel dorm bed$15$30
Food per day (mid-range)$35$50
Transport per day (mid-range)$20$15
Activities per day (mid-range)$40$40

Best time to visit

Phuket: November to April (dry season, calm seas). May to October is monsoon season, with rougher seas and much lower prices.

Singapore: February to April is the driest. Singapore is hot and humid all year; November to January is the wettest.

Phuket cost guide Singapore cost guide

Estimates for planning, checked 2026-10-11. Flights are not included because they depend on where you fly from.