Things to eat in Singapore for when your bank account is crying

Is that the sound of your bank account weeping? Here are the things that you can eat in Singapore for $1 or less

Things to eat in Singapore for when your bank account is crying

Eating is probably the favourite past time for EVERY Singaporean and food is one that we'll spend a bomb on, without even thinking twice. There is however that certain time of the month where your bank account is quietly but surely begging you to leave it alone. Well as the saying goes: "When you're actually afraid to check your bank account, that's when you SHOULD check your bank account!"

But where do we get good food during that time of the month? Listen up, we bring you 8 things to eat in Singapore for when you're broke.

Hum Ji Pang

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Hum Ji Pang are sweet dough fritters that are filled with fillings such as red bean and are topped with icing sugar. At Maxwell Food Centre, you can get a pack of 6 for the price of $1! You can choose between the sweet Red Bean Stuffed Hum Jin Pang or the 5-Spice Flavoured Hum Jin Pang, or get a mixture of both.

Location: #01-28 Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayayanallur Street, Singapore 069184

Salted Egg Yolk Croissant

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Breadtalk's rendition of the Salted Egg Yolk Croissant stands out amongst the others because firstly, it tastes awesome and secondly, it costs only $1. This beauty comes with a generous filling of the salted egg yolk and the flaky croissant compliments this bite-sized portion perfectly. If you have a huge stomach, get a dozen of these for just $10!

Location: Click here for the full list of Breadtalk outlets.

Kuay Tiau Rua

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Kuay Tiau Rua or Thai Boat Noodles are well-known in Thailand where it used to be sold on boats floating along their canals. They were sold in small portions to make it easier to consume. At Bedok Point, these come in a range flavours, dry or soup for just $1. Oh, and the dry ones are topped with minced pork meat!

Location: Thai Boat Noodle, Bedok Point 799 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 467351

Naan

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Okay hold up, you can get Naan with a side gravy dish for $1?! I'm in. At Tekka Food Centre, the naan have a crispy crust and fluffy interior and are made using a traditional tandoor oven. So yes, the authenticity is present. So instead of spending $3-6 on a naan, head over to Tekka and get your hands on this $1 goodness.

Location: #01-250 Tekka Food Centre, 665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665

Fish and Peanut Porridge

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Fish and peanut porridge is a favourite breakfast item amongst the older generation. At Chinatown, they are sold for just $1, which serves as a perfect comfort meal to start your day.

Fun fact, if you order both the Fish and Peanut Porridge and the Fried Economical Beehoon (which also sells for $1), mix the two up and you'll have yourself a delicious combination of the wok hei-infused bee hoon and the flavourful porridge that will provide a texture of similar to stringy shark's fin.

Location: #02-110, Chinatown Complex Market, Blk 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335

Prata Kosong

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Remember those days when you can get a prata kosong for $0.60 and a prata telur for $0.80? We remember those days fondly. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a $0.60 prata to add to this list but we found a $0.90 one! The Roti Prata House is known for its very unique, fluffy, crispy, deep-fried prata that has seen its super narrow carpark filled with cars every day.

Head over to get your hands on this $0.90 prata and oh, did we mention that they're open 24hrs on Fridays and Saturdays?

Location: The Roti Prata House, 246M Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574370

Kan Chia Mee

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Kan Chia Mee or more popularly known as Rickshaw noodles is actually soft yellow noodles stewed in a thick, flavourful pork broth and is popular amongst the rickshaw pullers who used it as their staple to get through the day in the olden days, hence the name. Maxwell Food Centre sells this historic gem for just $0.80 and it is also one of the very few places in Singapore where you can find these.

Location: #01-87 Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184

Tau Sar Piah

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Fun fact: my mum calls these the "stupid cake" because majority of it falls apart after just one bite, not kidding on the mum part! These sesame-studded bean paste pastries are sold for $0.70 each at Loong Fatt Eating House & Confectionary. Do take note that this shop is constantly swarmed with continuous queues of office workers so do head down early!

Location: Loong Fatt Eating House & Confectionary, 639 Balestier Road, 329922

Have you tried any of these cheap goodies before? Share your thoughts with us!

Written by

Aisyah Amin

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