S$4 for the Sentosa Express plus S$88 for Universal Studios plus S$35 for the luge plus S$20 for beach club entry. See the pattern? Everything on Sentosa costs triple what it should, and the "experiences" are cut-rate versions of better attractions elsewhere.

Universal Studios Singapore has exactly 24 rides compared to 51 at Universal Orlando. The beaches are literally man-made sand imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. The luge track is 650 meters — You'll finish in 90 seconds wondering why you paid premium rates for a glorified go-kart.

Take the S$35 cable car from Mount Faber for the view, snap your photos, then immediately exit via Harbourfront MRT. Your wallet will thank you. East Coast Park has 15 kilometers of actual coastline, free entry, and satay stalls instead of S$25 theme park burgers.

Only exception: if you have children under 10 who believe in magic and cartoon characters. Then the overpricing becomes "memories." Everyone else should run away screaming.