Hong Kongis 6% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (52/10) vs Singapore "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $36/night vs $41/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇸🇬 Singapore
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $55/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $131/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.46, dorms avg $38
★★★★★
Coffee $4.79, dorms avg $41
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.01, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $7.90, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
22 attractions
★★★★★
25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇸🇬 Singapore | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $31 cheaper | $33 | $2/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $66 cheaper | $72 | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $117 cheaper | $126 | $9/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $8.11 14% less | $9.48 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $33 7% less | $35.54 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.01 11% less | $7.90 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.46 | $4.79 12% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.55 2% less | $1.58 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇭🇰▼
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
52
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $36/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (22 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelWontonmeen (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$36/night
Total hostels15
🇸🇬▼
Singapore
Singapore
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $41/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (25 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelYmca One Orchard (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$41/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
No data
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Hong Kong & Singapore
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
26°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 150mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct
🇸🇬 Singapore
30°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 200mm/month
Best months: Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1. Noonday Gun
2. Race Course Fire Memorial
3. The Peak
4. University Museum and Art Gallery
5. Beacon Hill Viewing Point
🇸🇬 Singapore
1. Lim Bo Seng Memorial
2. Ancient Egypt
3. Bandstand
4. Carmichael Road Playground
5. Dialogue in the Dark Singapore
Common Questions
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