Chicken rice has long been seen as Singapore’s ultimate affordable comfort food but with some plates now crossing the $8, $10 or even $15 mark, many Singaporeans are starting to ask: how much is too much?

From rising ingredient costs and manpower shortages to changing expectations around dining and quality, we unpack why even everyday hawker meals are becoming more expensive and whether Singaporeans are still willing to pay for them. More importantly, what happens to hawker culture when “cheap and good” slowly disappears?

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