By The Table desk · Last verified 3 October 2026
Since Deliveroo closed its Singapore service on 4 March 2026, food delivery here has come down to two big apps: GrabFood and foodpanda. On each order you usually pay three things on top of the food: a delivery fee (from roughly S$1 to S$2 at its lowest, more for distance and peak times), a service or platform fee (about S$0.50 to S$1.50), and, quite often, higher menu prices than at the shop itself, because restaurants pass on the commission the app charges them. Monthly subscriptions, GrabUnlimited and pandapro, cut the delivery fee on orders above a minimum.
Delivery is a small happy luxury on a rainy night. It’s just worth knowing what the luxury costs. Here’s the whole receipt, line by line.
Quick facts
- Deliveroo stopped operating in Singapore on 4 March 2026.
- GrabFood delivery fees start from about S$1.99; foodpanda’s from about S$0.99.
- Service fees on both: about S$0.50 to S$1.50 an order.
- Small-order fees can apply below a minimum basket.
- GrabUnlimited costs about S$7.99 a month; pandapro about S$6.99.
- Menu prices on the app are often higher than in the shop.
GrabFood or foodpanda?
| GrabFood | foodpanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery fee | From about S$1.99 | From about S$0.99 |
| Service fee | About S$0.50–S$1.50 | About S$0.50–S$1.50 |
| Subscription | GrabUnlimited, about S$7.99 a month | pandapro, about S$6.99 a month |
| Free-delivery minimum for subscribers | About S$12 | About S$10 |
| Extras | Links with Grab rides and GrabRewards | Groceries via pandamart |
Figures are typical as of mid-2026 and change with promotions, distance, weather and time of day. The app shows the full breakdown on the checkout screen before you pay.
Where does the money go?
The delivery fee helps pay the rider. The service fee goes to the platform. And the restaurant pays the app a commission on every order, typically around 15% to 25% of the food price, which is why many restaurants set higher prices on delivery menus. Your S$8 plate of noodles might be listed at S$9.50 on the app before any fee is added.
A worked example
| Item | In the shop | Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Two mains | S$16.00 | S$19.00 |
| Delivery fee | — | S$2.99 |
| Service fee | — | S$0.99 |
| Total | S$16.00 | S$22.98 |
That’s about 44% more for the same dinner, which is often still worth it, but good to know.
How to pay less
- Choose self-pickup. Both apps let you order ahead and collect, skipping the delivery fee.
- Order together. One bigger order beats three small ones, and clears small-order fees.
- Subscribe only if you order weekly. At about S$7 to S$8 a month, a subscription pays for itself after roughly three or four deliveries.
- Compare menus. The same restaurant can price dishes differently on each app, and on its own website.
- Avoid peak times and rain, when surge fees and waits rise.
The WahLiao Verdict
Delivery isn’t a rip-off; it’s a service with a real price, usually 30% to 50% above the shop. Keep one app as your default, subscribe only if you’ll use it weekly, and take the five-minute walk to the hawker centre when the sun is out. Your wallet, and the stall uncle, will thank you.
Questions people ask
Should I tip the rider?
It’s optional. Both apps let you add a tip, which goes to the rider. See Do You Tip in Singapore?
Is GST included?
Menu prices on the apps generally include GST where it applies; the checkout screen shows the final amount.
What happens to Deliveroo credit or vouchers?
The service has closed, so contact Deliveroo’s support about any unused credit or refunds.
What if my order is wrong or late?
Report it through the app’s help section straight away, with photos. Refunds or credits are at the platform’s discretion.
Sources: MoneyBees on Deliveroo’s exit and fees on the remaining apps; Klikit on commission fees charged to restaurants; ShopBack on saving on delivery. Fees change often; check the app at checkout. The Table explains; it does not endorse.
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