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Singlife vs Great Eastern travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, Great Eastern on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

Lowest price on each example

Each insurer's cheapest plan for the example, with any discount it is running taken off.
ExampleSinglifeGreat Eastern
One week in Thailand, one adultS$55.42Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$101.18Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$221.45Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$305.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Tripas at 8 Oct 2026S$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$58.93Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$47.54Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026

All prices include 9% GST.

These are example prices for the details above. Your own price depends on your answers.

Cover side by side

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: Singlife Travel Lite, Great Eastern Basic.
CoverSinglifeGreat Eastern
Overseas medical expensesS$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70)S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19
Trip cancellationS$5,000S$2,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$2,500 (S$500 per item)
COVID-19Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it)Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual terms
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Is Singlife or Great Eastern cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, Great Eastern on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does Singlife's cover compare with Great Eastern's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Singlife Travel Lite, Great Eastern Basic): Overseas medical expenses: Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), Great Eastern S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19; Trip cancellation: Singlife S$5,000, Great Eastern S$2,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Singlife S$3,000, Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item); COVID-19: Singlife Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it), Great Eastern Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual terms; Excess: Singlife S$0.00, Great Eastern S$0.00.

What discounts are Singlife and Great Eastern running?

Singlife: none to show. Great Eastern: none to show.