5 Best Places to Buy Cheap Souvenirs in Singapore

LOCATION: Mustafa Centre is located in the heart of Little India, one of the most popular cultural districts in Singapore. Its nearby attractions include Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Temple of 1000 Lights, Tekka Wet Market, and historic Petain Road.

SOUVENIRS TO BUY: Singapore famed Eagle Brand medicated oil and Tiger Balm ointment, fridge magnets, key chains, lighters, snow globes, picture frames, miniature Merlion figurines, collectible coins and notes, teas, chocolate, and sweets.

PRICE RANGE: From S$2.00 to S$20.00

NOTE: Mustafa Centre follows a fixed price policy.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Bus lines: 21, 125, and 130 (Walking 4 mins from bus stop B07231)
• Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park MRT (NE8) (Walking 3 mins from Exit G)

See also: Budget Shopping at Mustafa Centre

LOCATION: Chinatown is a famous heritage district, renowned as one of the best places to visit in the Merlion city. Its nearby attractions include Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinatown Food Street, Singapore Gallery, and Maxwell Hawker Centre.

SOUVENIRS TO BUY: Traditional clothes, antiques, Chinese tea, herbal, medicine, decorative items like lanterns, drama masks, Chinese handwriting, and Chinese handicrafts such as silk scarves, bags, shoes, and common souvenir items such as cups, fridge magnets, key chains, lighters, cigarette boxes, mobile cases, stamps, picture frames, and chocolate.

PRICE RANGE: From S$3.00 to S$30.00

NOTE: You may find the same item offered in other shops at cheaper prices, so don’t try to buy products at the first shop.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Bus lines: 2, 12, 33, 54, 63, 124, 143, 147, 190, 851, 961, 961#, 970 and CT1
• Nearest MRT station: Chinatown MRT (NE4)

LOCATION: Bugis Street is the largest and most exciting street-shopping place in Singapore. Its location is opposite Bugis Junction, and near Bugis+ Shopping Centre, Fu Lu Shou Complex, and Kwan Im Temple.

SOUVENIRS TO BUY: Fashion stuff like Singapore T-shirts, handbags, hats, shoes, belts, watches, silver jewelry and accessories, and common souvenir items such as cups, fridge magnets, key chains, lighters, cigarette boxes, mobile cases, stamps, picture frames, and chocolate.

PRICE RANGE: From S$3.00 to S$25.00

NOTE: Bargaining is accepted at some stores.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Bus lines: 7, 12, 63, 80, 175, 197, 851, 960, 980, and NR7 (Walking 1 min from bus stop B01112)
• Nearest MRT station: Bugis MRT (EW12) (Walking 2 mins from Exit C)

See also: Budget Shopping at Bugis Street

LOCATION: Located on Orchard Road, a well-known shopping district in Singapore, Lucky Plaza is a cheap shopping centre right in the heart of the city. The building is close to Paragon, ION Orchard, Tang Plaza, and Ngee Ann City.

SOUVENIRS TO BUY: Perfumes, cosmetics, chocolate, sweets, T-shirts, sunglasses, and mobile accessories.

PRICE RANGE: From S$3.00 onward

NOTE: Bargaining is widely accepted.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Bus lines: 7, 14, 14E, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, and 5 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B09048)
• Nearest MRT station: Orchard MRT (NS22) (Walking 2 mins from Exit D)

See also: Budget Shopping at Lucky Plaza

LOCATION: Peninsula Plaza is an old shopping centre located in City Hall area. Its nearby attractions include City Hall building, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Esplanade Theatres, War Memorial Park, Parliament House, Asian Civilisations Museum, and Funan DigitalLife Mall.

SOUVENIRS TO BUY: Popular souvenirs items like key chains, lighters, ashtrays, fridge magnets, coasters, pens, postcards, shopping bags, and towers.

PRICE RANGE: From S$3.00 to $20.00

NOTE: Bargaining is accepted at some stores.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Bus lines: 32, 51, 63, 80, 195, 851, 961, and 961# (Walking 1 min from bus stop B04168)
• Nearest MRT station: City Hall MRT (NS25/EW13) (Walking 3 mins from Exit B)