Thailand 7-Eleven vs Singapore 7-Eleven Price Comparison [2026]

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Living here in Chiang Mai, grabbing a hot CP ham and cheese toastie for 35 THB at my local neighborhood 7-Eleven is standard routine. But whenever I travel through Singapore and pop into a 7-Eleven at Changi Airport or around the city, paying 4.80 SGD for a basic sandwich—roughly 125 THB—is always a massive wake-up call.

Across almost every aisle, convenience items in Singapore run 3x to 4x higher in price than what we pay in Thailand.

I put together an itemized side-by-side price comparison of 20 everyday snacks, ready meals, fresh coffees, and drinks across both convenience store networks, converted using current exchange rates (~1 SGD = 26 THB).

20-Item Price Comparison Table (THB vs SGD)

Item Category	Item Name / Type	Thailand 7-Eleven (THB)	Singapore 7-Eleven (SGD)	Singapore Price in THB (~26 THB/SGD)	Price Multiple
Hot Food	Pressed Ham & Cheese Toastie / Sandwich	35 THB	4.80 SGD	125 THB	3.5x
Hot Food	Chicken Rice / Bento Meal Box	45 THB	6.50 SGD	169 THB	3.7x
Hot Food	Onigiri (Salmon / Chicken)	27 THB	3.20 SGD	83 THB	3.0x
Hot Food	CP Pork / Chicken Dumplings (Gyoza)	39 THB	3.90 SGD	101 THB	2.6x
Hot Food	Cheesy Chicken Burger	39 THB	5.00 SGD	130 THB	3.3x
Drinks	Iced Americano (Fresh All Cafe / 7-Cafe)	35 THB	3.50 SGD	91 THB	2.6x
Drinks	Canned Nescafé (Original / Latte 240ml)	17 THB	2.60 SGD	67 THB	3.9x
Drinks	Coca-Cola / Zero Sugar (500ml)	20 THB	3.00 SGD	78 THB	3.9x
Drinks	Red Bull Energy Drink (Local 150ml / 250ml)	12 THB	3.10 SGD	80 THB	6.6x
Drinks	Bottled Water (Singha / Dasani 600ml)	7 THB	1.80 SGD	47 THB	6.7x
Drinks	Pokka Ice Lemon Tea (500ml)	25 THB	2.90 SGD	75 THB	3.0x
Drinks	Vitamilk / Soy Milk Bottle	15 THB	2.20 SGD	57 THB	3.8x
Snacks	Lay’s Potato Chips (Medium Bag ~45-50g)	22 THB	2.80 SGD	73 THB	3.3x
Snacks	Bento Squid Snack	20 THB	2.40 SGD	62 THB	3.1x
Snacks	Pocky Sticks (Chocolate)	20 THB	2.20 SGD	57 THB	2.8x
Snacks	Tao Kae Noi Crispy Seaweed	39 THB	3.80 SGD	99 THB	2.5x
Instant	Mama / Shin Ramyun Instant Noodles Bowl	15 THB	3.90 SGD	101 THB	6.7x
Dessert	Cornetto Chocolate Ice Cream Cone	30 THB	3.00 SGD	78 THB	2.6x
Alcohol	Chang / Tiger Beer (320ml Can)	40 THB	5.50 SGD	143 THB	3.5x
Alcohol	Soju Bottle (360ml Flavored)	85 THB	12.50 SGD	325 THB	3.8x

Why Is Singapore’s 7-Eleven So Much More Expensive?

A lot of it comes down to real estate costs and local supply chains rather than simple retail pricing strategy:

Rent & Overhead: Commercial rents and staff wages in Singapore are among the highest globally. Running a 24-hour retail spot near Orchard Road or Bugis requires a much higher register markup to stay profitable than operating a townhouse-adjacent shop in Thailand.
Alcohol & Sin Taxes: Alcohol taxes in Singapore are strict. A bottle of flavored Korean Soju that costs me 85 THB at my corner store here jumps to 12.50 SGD (around 325 THB) in Singapore.
Manufacturing Scale: In Thailand, CP All operates huge domestic production networks for bakery goods, ready meals, and dairy. Singapore relies far more on imported ready-to-eat supply chains.

Practical Budget Tips If You Travel Between Both

Pack Toiletries & Snacks in Thailand: Stock up on travel sunscreen sachets, skin care, and your favorite local Thai snacks at a local 7-Eleven before heading to Singapore.
Skip Bottled Water in Singapore Stores: Paying 1.80 SGD (47 THB) for a 600ml bottle of water hurts when you are used to paying 7 THB in Thailand. Tap water in Singapore is safe to drink, so bring a refillable bottle for the airport and MRT stations.
Use the Local Apps: In Thailand, scanning the 7App earns instant ALL Member points toward cash discounts. In Singapore, downloading their local 7-Eleven app often unlocks temporary 1-for-1 drink deals that make high street prices far easier to handle.

So… Yes! Come to Thailand.