vs
Tokyois 19% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (24/10) vs Singapore "Pricey" (28/10). Dorms avg $41/night vs $59/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇯🇵 Tokyo
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $131/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $151/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.79, dorms avg $41
★★★★★
Coffee $3.41, dorms avg $59
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.90, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $3.96, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $33 | $27 cheaper | $6/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $72 | $47 cheaper | $26/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $126 | $93 cheaper | $34/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇯🇵 Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $9.48 | $7.10 25% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $35.54 | $19.90 44% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.90 | $3.96 50% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.79 | $3.41 29% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.58 | $1.45 8% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇸🇬▼
Singapore
Singapore
28
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $41/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelYmca One Orchard (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$41/night
Total hostels15
🇯🇵▼
Tokyo
Japan
24
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $59/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGuesthouse Toco (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$59/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇯🇵 Tokyo
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Singapore & Tokyo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇸🇬 Singapore
30°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 163mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇯🇵 Tokyo
13°C
High
/
5°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 100mm/month
Best months: Mar
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