Singapore Restaurant Prices Guide

Singapore has one of the most diverse dining scenes in Asia. You can have a filling meal at a hawker centre for just a few Singapore dollars, enjoy a comfortable restaurant meal for SGD 20–60, or spend SGD 100+ per person at an upscale or fine-dining restaurant.

For tourists, the important thing is to understand the different dining categories before planning a food budget.

Singapore Restaurant Prices at a Glance

Prices vary by restaurant, location, menu and whether service charge and GST are included.

Hawker Centre Prices in Singapore

Hawker centres are generally the cheapest way to eat in Singapore.

Typical prices include:

1. Chicken rice: SGD 4–7
2. Laksa: SGD 4–7
3. Nasi lemak: SGD 3.50–6
4. Char kway teow: SGD 4–6
5. Briyani: SGD 6–9
6. Roti prata: SGD 2–3.50
7. Kopi or tea: SGD 1.20–2

A complete hawker meal with a drink can often be around SGD 5–15 per person.

Singapore Food Court Prices

Food courts in shopping malls are slightly more expensive than traditional hawker centres.

Expect approximately:

SGD 7–13 per person for a main meal and drink.

Food courts can be useful for families because everyone can choose a different cuisine while eating in an air-conditioned environment.

Casual Restaurant Prices

Casual restaurants cover everything from ramen and pizza to Thai, Korean, Japanese, Indian and Western restaurants.

A typical meal can cost:

SGD 20–55 per person

A main course alone is often around SGD 20–35, while adding drinks, starters or dessert can take the total higher.

Mid-Range Restaurant Prices

For a comfortable sit-down meal, budget around:

SGD 25–70 per person

Lunch set menus can sometimes be considerably better value than dinner. Some current Singapore dining guides note that weekday set lunches can be substantially cheaper than ordering à la carte at dinner.

Premium Restaurant Prices

Upscale restaurants, hotel restaurants and premium dining venues can cost approximately:

SGD 60–130+ per person

Premium ingredients, better service, prime locations and elaborate menus can push prices higher.

Fine Dining Prices in Singapore

Singapore is known for its Michelin-starred and chef-led restaurants.

For fine dining, expect approximately:

SGD 100–300+ per person

Tasting menus, omakase and wine pairings can push the final bill substantially higher. Some luxury experiences can exceed SGD 300 per person before drinks.

Singapore Indian Restaurant Prices

Indian food is widely available in Singapore, particularly around Little India.

A practical budget is:

Budget Indian meal: SGD 5–12

Casual Indian restaurant: SGD 15–30

Premium Indian restaurant: SGD 30–60+

Prices depend heavily on the restaurant and whether you order individual dishes, thali, biryani or a larger sharing meal.

Singapore Vegetarian Restaurant Prices

Vegetarian travellers can find inexpensive options at Indian restaurants, vegetarian stalls and selected hawker centres.

A simple vegetarian meal can often be around:

SGD 5–10

A sit-down vegetarian restaurant meal may cost:

SGD 15–30+

For Indian vegetarian travellers, Little India and Tekka Centre can be particularly convenient.

Singapore Restaurant Prices for Couples

For two adults:

Budget Dining

SGD 20–40 per meal

Casual Dining

SGD 40–100 per meal

Premium Dining

SGD 120–260+ per meal

Fine Dining

SGD 200–600+ per meal

A couple can reduce costs by having breakfast at the hotel, eating lunch at a hawker centre and choosing one nicer restaurant for dinner.

Singapore Restaurant Prices for Families

For a family of four:

Hawker/food court: SGD 30–60 per meal

Casual restaurant: SGD 80–160 per meal

Premium restaurant: SGD 200–400+ per meal

Sharing dishes can make restaurant dining more economical, particularly at Indian, Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants.

Singapore Restaurant Prices Near Tourist Areas

Location can have a major impact on restaurant prices.

Restaurants around:

1. Marina Bay
2. Orchard Road
3. Sentosa
4. Marina Bay Sands
5. Luxury hotels
6. Major tourist attractions

can be considerably more expensive than neighbourhood eateries.

The same type of meal can therefore have very different prices depending on where you eat.

Singapore Restaurant Service Charge and GST

This is one of the most important things tourists should understand.

Many Singapore restaurants display prices before service charge and GST.

A common restaurant bill can include:

10% service charge + 9% GST

So a menu price of SGD 25 can become approximately SGD 29.98 after adding 10% service charge and then 9% GST.

Always check whether the menu states “++” before deciding how much your meal will cost.

Do You Need to Tip in Singapore?

Tipping is generally not expected in Singapore.

If a restaurant has already added a service charge, you don't normally need to leave an additional tip.

Singapore Restaurant Budget Per Day

A tourist can plan food spending according to their dining style:

For most Indian tourists, SGD 30–60 per person per day is a useful restaurant and food budget when combining affordable meals with casual restaurants.

Example Singapore Food Day

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast

SGD 0–10

Lunch

Hawker centre

SGD 6–10

Coffee/Snack

SGD 3–6

Dinner

Casual Indian restaurant

SGD 20–30

Total

Approximately SGD 29–56

This gives you a comfortable day without spending on premium dining.

How to Save Money at Restaurants in Singapore

Eat at Hawker Centres

Hawker food offers some of the best value in Singapore.

Choose Set Lunches

Restaurant lunch sets can be considerably cheaper than dinner menus.

Stay Outside Premium Dining Areas

Restaurants in neighbourhoods can offer better value than restaurants in major tourist and luxury-hotel locations.

Check the Final Price

Look for service charge and GST before ordering.

Share Dishes

This works particularly well at Indian, Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants.

Drink Local

Kopi and teh at hawker centres are much cheaper than specialty coffee at premium cafés.

Singapore Restaurant Budget for Indian Tourists

For an Indian traveller, a comfortable daily plan could be:

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Indian/hawker meal – SGD 8–12

Snack/coffee: SGD 3–6

Dinner: Indian/casual restaurant – SGD 20–30

Total: approximately SGD 31–48 per person

For a family of four, this would mean approximately:

SGD 125–190 per day

depending on what everyone orders.

Final Thoughts

Singapore restaurant prices range from around SGD 4–15 for hawker and food-court meals to SGD 100–300+ for fine dining.

For most tourists, you don't need a huge restaurant budget. A combination of:

Hotel Breakfast + Hawker Lunch + Casual Restaurant Dinner

can provide a good balance between cost and experience.

For Indian travellers, SGD 30–60 per person per day is a practical starting point for comfortable dining, while food lovers and luxury travellers should budget considerably more.