Managing Cost of Living

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 (Budget 2026)

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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

1. Housing Grants

   • CPF Housing Grants for couples/ families, seniors, and singles

2. Jobs Support & Unemployment Assistance

   • Workfare Income Supplement

   • ComCare Assistance

3. Childcare & Education Support

   • Enhanced Baby Bonus Scheme

   • Preschool Subsidies

   • MOE Financial Assistance Schemes

4. Public Transport Benefits

   • Public Transport Vouchers

5. Support for Seniors

   • Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund

   • Pioneer and Merdeka Generation Packages

   • Silver Support Scheme

6. SupportGoWhere

   • One-stop portal for finding support schemes and services

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.