Best location for a Costa Coffee in Singapore

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Singapore — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    $12-50/sqm
    Local competition index
    58/100
    Break-even
    12-24 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Costa Coffee in Singapore

    1. 1

      Holland Village

      Low competition, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: S$15-25

      86
    2. 2

      Kampong Glam

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: S$12-22

      84
    3. 3

      Tiong Bahru

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: S$12-22

      84
    4. 4

      CBD/Raffles Place

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: S$12,000-28,000

      58
    5. 5

      Clarke Quay

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: S$8,000-18,000

      58
    6. 6

      Orchard Road

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: S$25-50

      58

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Costa Coffee; the figures above are category estimates for Singapore, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Costa Coffee in Singapore: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Costa Coffee in Singapore?

    Holland Village scores 86/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Singapore, ahead of Kampong Glam (84/100) and Tiong Bahru (84/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Singapore rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Holland Village (86/100), Kampong Glam (84/100), Tiong Bahru (84/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Singapore?

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around $12-50/sqm. Costa Coffee franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a coffee shop in Singapore take to break even?

    Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.

    How competitive is Singapore for this category?

    The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Singapore should a Costa Coffee franchisee avoid?

    Orchard Road scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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