Money-Saving Food Hacks For The ‘Scrooge’ In You
Spending less than S$10 at a restaurant per person, snagging S$15 buffets and hacking your way into getting cheaper food in Singapore
Spending less than S$10 at a restaurant per person, snagging S$15 buffets and hacking your way into getting cheaper food in Singapore is possible with these money-saving food hacks.
Everyone needs food — it is a basic necessity. But let’s face it, many Singaporeans feel the pinch when it comes to paying for their meals, especially when dining out and buying groceries. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your costs so you do not bust your budget.
One thing about living in Singapore, despite the high cost of living, is the abundance of promotions, and it is almost always possible not to pay full price for anything, including your meals — all you need is to put in some effort to search for the promotions!
That being said, there are more ways to cut down on food expenditure without relying on promotions.
If you want to save more money, picking out the restaurant in advance does the trick. Check apps such as Eatigo, Chope and Burpple, as well as the Facebook pages of restaurants for the latest promotions.
I personally love Eatigo because there are discounts of up to 60%, which makes your total bill really affordable — under $10 per person if you eat at selected restaurants at selected timings.
Deals on these apps always change, so make sure to check in (usually on the day of your outing) before you go. It’s okay if you make changes to your plans because you can cancel up to one minute before your reservation.
Some restaurants also give you return vouchers when you pay with certain credit cards on top of your discount, so that’s double the win!
Pro tip: Going out with a group of friends? Charge everything to your credit card for miles/rewards/cashback. And then have your friend Google Pay you for even more cashback.
If possible, do away with expensive food delivery. Opt for pick-up instead, as GrabFood, Deliveroo and Foodpanda offer meals that sometimes can be cheaper than buying directly from the restaurant itself.
For example, you can save 40% when you order from Toast Box on Foodpanda and collect it yourself. The curry chicken with rice, laksa and ham and cheese sandwich bundle set costs only $14.16, and it comes with two drinks. The usual price? $23.60. You save almost $10.