Affordable Things to Do Under $60 in Singapore
Singapore, a bustling city in Southeast Asia, is often labeled as expensive. Crazy Rich Asians, anyone?
But guess what? It's not all high price tags and fancy stuff.
There are some seriously cool and affordable things you can do here that show off the real Singapore vibe. We've handpicked a bunch of wallet-friendly adventures, from checking out laidback parks and lively neighborhoods to chowing down on delicious hawker food.
So, can you actually have a good time in Singapore without emptying your wallet? Yep, you sure can! While some things can be a bit pricey, a bit of planning can help you have a blast without blowing your budget.
Check out our list of 25 cheap activities, all under 60 bucks, that'll let you explore this city without burning a hole in your pocket:
Feed adorable goats at a local farm
Hay Dairies, Singapore's sole goat farm producing goat's milk locally, has around 800 goats of various varieties on its farm.
The best part is that you have permission to stroll about the farm grounds and observe the goat milking process, feed the goats, and pet these friendly, furry friends.
The goats are milked every day from 9 am to 10.30 am so make sure you arrive at this time if you want to see it. If you wish to feed the goats, you may buy alfalfa hay.
Don't miss out on trying goat's milk - it's fresh from the farm and extremely creamy.
Get your splash on at Adventure Cove Waterpark
If you’re on a budget, Adventure Cove Waterpark at Resorts World Sentosa is always a great option for under $50—definitely worth the ticket price for all you can do.
You can dive into thrilling rides like the Whirlpool Washout, Spiral Washout, and the Riptide Rocket—Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster—without worrying about overspending.
Want to take things slow? Drifting along the Adventure River might be right up your alley.
Or if nature is more your thing, you can snorkel with over 20,000 tropical fish at Rainbow Reef.
How’s that for an action-packed day without bursting your budget?
Spend a day at Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is hands down one of Singapore's best budget-friendly spots.
Spread over 101 hectares, it’s home to more than 1.5 million plants. Stroll through the Flower Dome, the world’s largest glass greenhouse, or marvel at the stunning indoor waterfall at the Cloud Forest - it’s one of the tallest indoor waterfalls in the world, by the way.
You can also explore the cool waterfront gardens, like the Sun Garden with its fun collection of cacti, and don’t miss Floral Fantasy, where you'll find beautiful hanging bouquets.
To top it all off, there’s a free light show every evening, so be sure to leave room in your itinerary for that touch of magic.
Have a Day of Learning at the Singapore Science Centre
One highly underrated and shouldn't-be-overlooked attraction for you to have fun with the family on a budget is an outing to the Singapore Science Centre.
With interactive exhibits spanning 14 galleries and the opportunity to watch a film at the Omni Theatre, Southeast Asia's largest seamless dome screen, there's something for everyone here.
Plus, a single ticket to Science Centre Singapore is under SGD 10, making it a great value for a day of fun and learning.
Don't forget to explore the centre's other cool attractions like Snow City and KidsSTOP Singapore too.
Explore Rich Indian Culture
The Indian Heritage Centre, located in Little India, is a cultural facility and museum dedicated to preserving the culture, legacy, and history of Singapore's Indian minority.
This four-story structure, modelled like a traditional Indian stepwell or Baoli, houses five permanent galleries.
The special exhibition gallery on the second floor of the Indian Heritage Centre contains changing displays that present visitors with different aspects of Indian culture throughout the year.
But the permanent galleries are located on the third and fourth levels.
Admire a Vast Collection of Orchids
The National Orchid Gardens, a stunning garden bursting with the colours of over 2,000 showcased orchids, is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
However, please note that the National Orchid Gardens, situated within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, requires a separate admission fee. It's advisable to book your ticket in advance to ensure a seamless experience.
Pro-tip: For Instagram-worthy photo backdrops, visit the Mist Garden, Crane Fountain, and Silver Arches.
Discover a variety of turtles and tortoises
The main attraction here is the free-roaming gigantic turtles that you can get close to, pet, and feed. The Live Turtle Museum also holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of turtle and tortoise-related items.
At present, there are approximately 700 live turtles, some of which are rare or endangered. In addition to the enormous turtles, you can observe adorable terrapins and other unusual animals such as the Alligator Snapping Turtle and the Six-Legged Tortoise.
Check out a colonial-style home turned museum
Consider visiting Balestier, a traditional district renowned for its historical sites and delectable cuisine, if you're already on a tight budget and looking for inexpensive things to do.
A magnificent two-story colonial-style home turned museum, the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is located here and will transport you back in time.
Take a look back at Dr. Sun's life and how he contributed significantly to the Chinese Revolution of 1911 over here. Discover revolutionary ideas from a different age while revisiting the intricacies of history at this mansion.
Experience VR Air Combat
Take part in Air Combat VR, the newest and most thrilling virtual reality (VR) fighter aircraft experience, which has just opened on Sentosa Island in Singapore.
Put on your VR goggles and buckle on to fully immerse yourself in this cutting-edge aerial combat experience.
Six dynamic motions will allow you to soar over realistic skyscapes, providing an unmatched sensation of adventure and excitement. So, what are you waiting for? Break away from gravity and get ready for the adventure of your life!
Explore AJ Hackett Skybridge Sentosa
Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you ascend to the renowned AJ Hackett's Skybridge! This towering bridge, soaring 47 metres in height and stretching 40 metres in length, offers a bird's-eye view of Sentosa.
Challenge yourself to remain steady as you stand above the transparent sections of the floor or lean out over the Glass Cube, a section of the bridge that extends from the building's side.
Once you've conquered the Skybridge, put your bravery to the test with the famous Skybridge Bungy Jump and Skybridge Swing. Head to the Sentosa Skybridge for the ultimate thrill, all while ensuring your safety!
Get Wet and Wild at Wild Wild Wet
If you're looking for a fabulous time without burning a hole in your wallet, make a beeline for Wild Wild Wet.
One of Singapore's largest water parks, packed with all sorts of aquatic fun, Wild Wild Wet is one of those OG attractions that all locals know and love, so you're in for a good time here, for sure.
Try the Kraken Racers, a four-lane mat racer slide, and the Free Fall for an adrenaline-pumping, near-vertical drop.
Sentosa HeadRock VR
HeadRock VR, Singapore's first-ever VR theme park, is located at 80 Siloso Road, Southside, and is separated into two zones: VR Play Zone and Kids Media Interactive Zone.
It is one of the fun and cheap places to go in Singapore. The activities range from nerve-wracking rides to exhilarating games, such as zombie shoot-outs, rafting past a t-rex, and swinging like Tarzan in a jungle adventure.
Kim Choo Kueh Chang Nyonya kueh sampling session
Kueh is a little snack that is popular across Southeast Asia, and one of the must-eat Nyonya foods in Singapore. The Peranakan population modified the traditional Malay and Indonesian varieties to make it their own.
Sample a scrumptious selection of traditional Nyonya Kueh in Kim Choo Kueh Chang, a beautiful Peranakan shophouse, combined with Kim Choo's famous blue tea, during this tasting session.
Indoor Skating Rink Hi Roller Singapore
Get Hi-Roller passes for the spectacular indoor skating rink activity in Singapore and have a great time with your loved ones. This is one of the best cheap things to do in Singapore for couples.
Choose your skates and get ready for an adventure-filled session. Learn about skating by attentively following the advice of experienced guides for safe and pleasurable sports.
Enjoy the convenience of rolling the skate at your own pace while enjoying inline and roller skating. After the intense action, rest in your seat and watch the stunts of experienced and expert skaters.
Explore the Vintage Camera Museum
Step inside the Vintage Camera Museum in Singapore's remarkable architecture, where the entryway resembles an actual camera lens.
View numerous camera collections, including a duplicate of the world's largest camera, the mammoth camera, a sophisticated 11-gram camera, spy cameras, and several personal collections from the 1800s.
You can even snap a "selfie" with the Lumiere Brothers, early photographers and innovators from France. Discover the history of photography through a reproduction of the first image ever shot.
Cuddle and play at What The Pug
In Singapore, you'll find plenty of pet-friendly cafés, but we bet you've never been to one where you can hang out with adorable pugs like you can at What The Pug.
This café is in a cool old building with a purple front, a cool black-and-white marble floor, cute pug drawings on the walls, and even paw print doors!
If you're a dog lover, you're in for a treat because they've got a bunch of 12 super happy pugs just waiting to play with you.
And the best part? Each pug has its own unique personality, colour, age, and size, so you can pick your new furry friend to hang out with.
Katong Antique House Peranakan culture tour
The Katong Antique House, a private museum housed in a two-story shophouse in Katong, is a veritable treasure trove of artefacts, costumes, and furniture that offers visitors enlightening perspectives on the Peranakan way of life, history, and culture.
You can tour this 100-year-old house and learn about Peranakan culture through many of its artefacts and exhibitions.
You can also experience Peranakan daily life with traditional clothes and foods ranging from batik sarongs and beaded slippers to pineapple tarts and chocolates.
Tour the Tiger Brewery
Go on a midday tour of the Tiger Brewery to get a sense of Singapore's distinctive and dynamic culture.
You can see every stage of the 500-hour brewing process right here, at the headquarters of Singapore's legendary, local brand, Tiger Beer!
Enter the Brew House to see every step and all of the ingredients used to make a batch of Tiger Beer. Examine how water, malt, hops, and yeast are milled, mashed, boiled, and fermented before being stored and filtered.
Finish your trip with the retro-style Tiger Tavern, where you can sample fresh beer from ABC, Anchor, Heineken, Archipelago Brewery, and others.
Explore the National Gallery Singapore
The National Gallery Singapore is a world-class visual arts organisation that manages the world's largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian contemporary art.
Best part is, if you're a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or a tourist with a child under six, entry to the museum is free.
The Gallery is a wonderfully refurbished and fascinating art facility located in the centre of the Civic District and housed in two national landmarks, the old City Hall and the former Supreme Court.
To explore more of the surrounding area, consider a Singapore history tour to learn more about the iconic landmarks of the Civic District.
Take the original DUCKtours
Hop on board a cool WW2 amphibious vehicle in Marina Bay for an hour-long adventure! This special vehicle can cruise on both land and water, and it's been fixed up to be super fun.
While you ride, you'll get to hear all about the city and how it turned into the awesome place it is today. Your guide will share interesting stories, or you can listen to a neat audioguide in English.
From your comfy duck vehicle, you'll get to check out some famous spots like the Helix Bridge, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay itself.
Ride the Big Bus Singapore
Whether you're a local looking to rediscover the beauty of Singapore or a first-time traveller, one of the best ways to get around the city is by joining the Big Bus Tour.
It may be slightly touristy, but there's a reason why the bus and its routes are so popular, with the open-top bus taking you to top spots like Little India, Kampong Glam, and Gardens by the Bay.
The best part is that you don't even have to plan a thing—all you've got to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Take a Journey to Hell
Haw Par Villa, Singapore's weirdest theme park, is a lovely and weird sight to witness.
The expansive gardens, which feature sculptures and dioramas showing scenarios from the stories and myths of Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese mythology, are free to visit and explore, so prepare to spend an hour or two strolling around.
The air-conditioned Hell's Museum, on the other hand, is ticketed, so if you want to tour the fabled Ten Courts of Hell, tickets cost $18 per adult.
Admire the City Skyline
If you're willing to spend a bit more but still keep it affordable, consider heading to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Go up to the 57th floor on the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck for some amazing views of the city.
You'll see the cool Supertree Grove, colourful Gardens by the Bay, and even catch the nightly Spectra light and water show.
It's a bit expensive on the budget front, but totally worth it for the experience!
Visit a Thrift Store
Pre-loved things at Singapore's thrift shops deserve some TLC.
Refash sells second-hand and pre-loved shirts, bottoms, outerwear, and shoes (some with tags still attached) from high street retailers and local names including Topshop, ZARA, and Love, Bonito at a fraction of their retail pricing, beginning at $5.
For higher-end clothing, look no further than Style Tribute.
Relax at the Golden Theatre
You can see the newest movie for less than $20 at a cinema near you.
If you're looking for an independent or arthouse fix, head to The Projector.
The rebuilt theatre, which occupies the former location of the famous Golden Theatre, offers a varied variety of films as well as an Intermission Bar that serves delectable nibbles.
Relax into a seat - or a bean bag - and immerse yourself in the film.
Go island-hopping
Take a boat to one of the outlying islands, such as Pulau Ubin, or some of the Southern Islands like St John's Island, Lazarus Island, or Kusu Island, for some fresh air and a change of scenery.
Boat journeys to Pulau Ubin are around $4, while you can take a ferry to the Southern Islands for under $15.
Hike or walk along a waterside route to reconnect with nature and recall your kampong days on these isolated islands. Just remember to use mosquito repellent and sunblock.
Bargain Bonanza: 25 Low-Cost Adventures in Singapore
In Singapore, even if you're on a tight budget, you can have loads of fun. You can explore parks, savour delicious street food, geek out at Singapore Comic Con 2024, and dive into the city's rich culture without spending too much.
So, whether you're a savvy traveller or a local looking for wallet-friendly options, remember that Singapore offers plenty of cool things to do for less than $60. You don't need a big budget to have a great time here!
And of course, it goes without saying that when travelling in Singapore, it's easier to save on transport by getting an EZ-Link card instead of booking Grab or Gojek all the time.
All in all, Singapore has a reputation for being a pricey place to live and travel, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.