Comparison · Hong Kong vs Singapore · China / Singapore
Hong Kong vs Singapore
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Hong Kong for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum; choose Singapore for Hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay and a milder winter. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 2,587 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,587 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Hong Kong
- October–December
- Best time for Singapore
- February–April and July–August
Side by side
| Hong Kong | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Singapore |
| Known for | Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum and Star Ferry | Hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands |
| Best time to visit | October–December | February–April and July–August |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $160–$300 | $160–$300 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | March, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 19°C (66°F) | January, 30°C (86°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | Repulse Bay | Palawan Beach |
| Airports | HKG | SIN |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hong Kong for…
Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum. Hong Kong wraps one of the world's densest skylines around Victoria Harbour, with Hong Kong Island's Central and Wan Chai facing Kowloon's Tsim Sha Tsui across a ten-minute Star Ferry crossing. Behind the towers, about three-quarters of the territory is…
Choose Singapore for…
Hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay and a milder winter. Singapore fits Marina Bay's skyline, the Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, a UNESCO-listed botanic garden and the Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan quarters of the old town into an island about 50 km across. The MRT links almost everything within 40…
Top sights compared
| # | Hong Kong | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram | Gardens by the Bay |
| 2 | Star Ferry | Marina Bay Sands SkyPark |
| 3 | Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars | Merlion Park and the Marina Bay promenade |
| 4 | Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery | Singapore Botanic Gardens |
| 5 | Hollywood Road and Man Mo Temple | Buddha Tooth Relic Temple |
Food compared
| Hong Kong | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Dim sum | Hainanese chicken rice |
| Roast goose and char siu | Laksa |
| Wonton noodles | Chilli crab |
| Egg tart | Char kway teow |
Which is cheaper?
Hong Kong and Singapore cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $160–$300 in Hong Kong and $160–$300 in Singapore (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hong Kong on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,587 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 9 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hong Kong or Singapore cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $160–$300 in Hong Kong and $160–$300 in Singapore (estimates).
+Is Hong Kong or Singapore better for a first trip?
Pick Hong Kong for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum, or Singapore for Hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay and a milder winter.
+How far is Hong Kong from Singapore?
About 2,587 km in a straight line.