Did You Overpay for a Laundry in Singapore?
A laundry in Singapore costs SGD 3–6 at local places. If you paid significantly more than SGD 6, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Price Ranges
Local Price
SGD 3 – 6
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
SGD 8 – 15
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~156% higher than local prices
Self-service coin laundries are found in most HDB estates. A wash-dry cycle costs SGD 3-6. Drop-off laundry services in tourist areas like Chinatown and Bugis charge more. Hotel laundry is expensive.
Tips for Laundry in Singapore
- 1Self-service coin laundries in HDB estates are the cheapest option
- 2Google coin laundry Singapore + your area to find the nearest one
- 3Many laundry apps (Laundry Uncle, Cleanly) offer pickup/delivery
- 4Hotel laundry charges SGD 5-12 per individual garment
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Singapore's laundry infrastructure is well-developed, reflecting the city's practical, efficiency-oriented culture. The tropical climate (30–32°C year-round with high humidity) makes regular laundry essential, and services are widely available.
Self-service laundromats (often called "coin laundry" or "laundromat" in Singapore) are found in HDB estates and commercial areas throughout the city. Wash cycles cost SGD 3–6 for a standard machine (7–10 kg capacity) and dryer cycles run SGD 3–5. A complete wash-and-dry costs SGD 6–11 ($4.50–8 USD). Many operate 24/7, which is convenient given Singapore's late-night culture. Popular chains like "Speed Queen" and "Washcycle" have locations across multiple neighborhoods.
Full-service drop-off laundry is available at numerous shops, charging SGD 2–4 per kilogram for wash-dry-fold. A typical 4 kg load costs SGD 8–16. Turnaround is usually same-day if dropped off before noon, or next morning. These services are common in Chinatown, Geylang, and along major residential streets.
Dry cleaning is widely available at SGD 5–12 per shirt, SGD 8–15 per trousers, and SGD 12–30 per jacket. Quality dry cleaners are found in shopping malls, commercial areas, and near business districts like Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar. Chains like "Pressto" and "Jeeves" have multiple locations.
Hotel laundry in Singapore is predictably expensive: SGD 15–30 per item at mid-range hotels, SGD 25–50+ per item at luxury properties like those on Orchard Road or Marina Bay. Self-service laundromats offer dramatically better value.
App-based laundry services like "Cleanly" and "Laundry On" offer pickup and delivery across Singapore, typically charging SGD 3–5 per kilogram with free pickup for orders over SGD 30. These are particularly convenient for travelers staying in hotels or serviced apartments.
A Singapore-specific consideration: the high humidity means air-drying clothes takes longer than in temperate climates. Using a dryer at a laundromat is recommended over attempting to air-dry in your accommodation.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- 1Self-service laundromats at SGD 6–11 per full load are plentiful in HDB estates near every MRT station
- 2Drop-off wash-fold at SGD 2–4/kg is widely available and saves time — look for shops near your accommodation
- 3Many laundromats are 24/7 — convenient if you're on a packed sightseeing schedule
- 4Never use hotel laundry at SGD 15–30/item — a laundromat handles your entire load for less than one hotel shirt
- 5Use a dryer rather than air-drying — Singapore's humidity makes air-drying in rooms slow and can cause musty odors
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