Singapore Dollar
SGD
The money
The Singaporean dollar (SGD) came into circulation in 1967, with each dollar consisting of 100 cents. You might hear the dollar being affectionately referred to as ‘sing’ by the locals. The 10,000 SGD note is currently the most valuable banknote in the world, although in 2014 Singapore stopped printing it, with the aim of taking it out of circulation. It is still legal tender and will be until the last notes are returned to the Monetary Authority of Singapore. You are likely to find a 10% service charge added to your bill in restaurants. If not, there is no general rule for how much you should leave – it’s really up to you and whatever you feel comfortable giving. Remember though: if you’re in an airport restaurant tipping isn’t typically allowed, whereas tipping in bars or taxis is very uncommon.
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar
- Code
- SGD
- Symbol
- S$
- One Australian dollar
- 0.8869 SGD
Bank notes
- $2
- $5
- $10
- $50
- $100
Coins
- 5 cents
- 10 cents
- 20 cents
- 50 cents
- $1
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Singapore
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dollar | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 60 | A$67.65 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 1.7 | A$1.92 |
| Bottle of water | 1.4 | A$1.58 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 0.8869 SGD, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in SGD, using the same rate as the figures above.