Managing Cost of Living
How to stretch your dollar
Last updated 30 July 2026
Managing Cost of Living
To help Singaporeans cope with cost-of-living concerns, the Government has unveiled a suite of support measures as announced at Budget 2026.
For more details on the support measures, please refer to Budget 2026.
Find out the estimated benefits available for you and your family with the Support For You calculator!
Support at a Glance
Enhanced Support for Singaporeans (29 July 2026)
Tips and Tricks
Paw-sitive Tips
Meet Jackson and his cat Nugget! From budget meals to skills upgrading and shopping tips, Nugget’s Paw-sitive Tips are here to help!
Unusual Hunts
Join Annette Lee as she explores neighbourhood supermarkets, wholesale centres and wet markets in Singapore to help you save and stretch your dollar.
Together in the Lorongs
‘Together in the Lorongs’ is a series of heartwarming community initiatives available across the island to help support Singaporeans in need.
You Know or Not?
'You Know or Not?’ is a 4-part series on cost-saving tips from professionals and enthusiasts to help you manage your expenses more efficiently.
Public Transport Cost-saving Tips
Many of us take MRT or buses daily but #DidYouKnow these cost-saving hacks to lower your public transport fares? Hop on board to find out the route to fare savings!
For more info, visit go.gov.sg/publictransportjourneys.
More Support Measures
Housing Grants
Jobs Support & Unemployment Assistance
Childcare & Education Support
Public Transport Benefits
Support for Seniors
SupportGoWhere
The support measures above are not exhaustive. For further assistance, visit the Ministry of Social and Family Development website to locate your nearest Social Service Office, or call the ComCare hotline at 1800-222-0000.