How much does hawker centre cost in Singapore?
If you hawker centre, the closest matching hospital treatments would cost $1,156 - $5,579 in a subsidised ward in Singapore. These estimates are based on real MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023, mapped to the most relevant procedures.
Cost by ward class
All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.
| Ward | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward C (subsidised) | $1,156 | $5,579 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $781 | $5,948 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 15.6 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 6x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
- Slipping at a hawker centre in Singapore: $1,800-$12,000+ (Ward C) for a hip fracture. The chicken rice was $3.50. The fall was free. The surgery wasn't.
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, hawker centre costs $1,156 - $5,579 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.
The average hospital stay for hawker centre is 15.6 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for hawker centre in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.