Travel insurance
Great Eastern vs Singlife travel insurance
As of 12 Nov 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 11, Singlife on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
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Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great Eastern | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$63.55Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$82.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$119.57Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$174.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$252.95Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$540.00Gold (annual)Buy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$342.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Trip with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$69.64Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$54.51Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00BasicBuy Nowas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 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
| Cover | Great Eastern | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19 | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) |
| Trip cancellation | S$2,000 | S$5,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$2,500 (S$500 per item) | S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop) |
| COVID-19 | 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 | COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite) |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great Eastern: none to show
- Singlife: none to show
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Is Great Eastern or Singlife cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 11, Singlife on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great Eastern's cover compare with Singlife's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, Singlife Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-on): Overseas medical expenses: 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, Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70); Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, Singlife S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), Singlife S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop); COVID-19: 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, Singlife COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite); Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, Singlife S$0.00.
What discounts are Great Eastern and Singlife running?
Great Eastern: none to show. Singlife: none to show.