Lighting Price Guide Singapore: Fixtures & Installation Costs (2026)
Prices checked October 2026 against the published price lists of 526 contractors listed on Homees, MOM's 2025 wage data and Qanvast's 2026 report. How we price →
Lighting sets the whole mood of a home — and it's one of the more affordable ways to lift a space. In 2026, light fixtures in Singapore range from **S$15–S$100 for basic downlights and ceiling lights**, **S$100–S$400 for pendants and track lighting**, to **S$300–S$7,000+ for statement chandeliers**. Installation (wiring a new point) is typically **S$30–S$80 per point** by a licensed electrician.Here's the cost by fixture and how to plan your lighting.
Quick answer: Downlights/ceiling lights S$15–S$100; pendants/track S$100–S$400; chandeliers S$300–S$7,000+. New light points cost ~S$30–S$80 each to wire. LED strips/cove lighting are priced per metre plus a driver.
Lighting prices by fixture
| Fixture | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|
| LED downlight (each) | S$15 – S$60 |
| Ceiling light / surface light | S$30 – S$300 |
| Pendant light | S$50 – S$400 |
| Track lighting (set) | S$100 – S$500 |
| Cove / LED strip lighting | S$15 – S$60 per metre (+ driver) |
| Spotlights | S$27 – S$120 |
| Chandelier / statement piece | S$300 – S$7,000+ |
| Smart lighting (bulbs/system) | S$30 – S$300+ |
Indicative 2026 ranges for fixtures. Wiring a new light point adds ~S$30–S$80 each (licensed electrician). See LED lighting installation.
What affects the cost
- Fixture type & design. A basic downlight vs a designer chandelier is a huge spread.
- Number of points. More fixtures = more wiring labour; per-point rates drop when several are done together.
- New points vs existing. Reusing existing points is cheap; adding points means wiring (and often a false ceiling or trunking).
- LED & smart features. Dimmable, tunable-white, and smart/app-controlled lighting cost more.
- Installation. All wiring should be done by a Licensed Electrical Worker — see electrical services.
How to plan your lighting
- Layer it: combine general (downlights/ceiling), task (kitchen, study), and accent (cove, spots) lighting for a designed feel.
- Plan points before the false ceiling goes up — retrofitting later is fiddlier. See the false ceiling & lighting guide.
- Go warm + dimmable in living and bedrooms; cooler, brighter task light in kitchens and study.
- Bundle the install — wiring several points in one visit lowers the per-point cost.
- Use LED throughout for low running cost and long life.
Compare electricians and lighting installers on Homees.
A room-by-room budget example
For a typical 4-room BTO going warm-modern, here's what the lighting line realistically looks like:
| Room | Fixtures | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Living/dining | 6–8 downlights + cove LED strip + 1 pendant | S$500 – S$1,000 |
| Kitchen | 3–4 downlights + under-cabinet strip | S$150 – S$350 |
| Master bedroom | 4 downlights + 2 bedside pendants/wall lamps | S$200 – S$450 |
| Bedrooms ×2 | ceiling light or 4 downlights each | S$150 – S$400 |
| Bathrooms ×2 | 2–3 downlights each (IP-rated) | S$80 – S$200 |
| Service yard / corridor | basic ceiling fittings | S$50 – S$120 |
| Fixtures total | ≈ S$1,100 – S$2,500 |
Add wiring: ~20–30 light points at S$30–S$80 each puts the electrical work at S$700–S$2,000, usually inside your renovation quote. Confirm with your ID exactly how many points are included — extra points added mid-reno are where lighting budgets quietly blow out.
Warm, cool or daylight?
Colour temperature changes a room more than the fixture does:
- 2700–3000K (warm white): living room, bedrooms, dining — cosy, flattering, restful.
- 4000K (cool white): kitchen, study, service yard — clean and alert without feeling clinical.
- 6500K (daylight): utility areas only; in living spaces it reads harsh and flattens interiors.
- Mixing: keep one temperature per room. The classic SG combo is warm white living/bedrooms + cool white kitchen/bathrooms.
- CRI: look for CRI ≥ 90 where colour matters (dining, vanity mirrors) — food and skin tones look markedly better.
- Dimming and smart control: dimmable drivers add S$20–S$60 per circuit; smart bulbs/switches from S$15–S$60 per point let you shift temperature by time of day.
When in doubt, go a step warmer than the showroom — homes are lit at night, showrooms are lit to sell.
Common lighting mistakes to avoid
- Downlights everywhere. A grid of 20 downlights makes a flat bright and flat, like a showroom. Layer instead: fewer downlights + cove + table/floor lamps gives depth for the same money.
- Skipping switches planning. Decide switch positions and groupings before wiring — walking across a dark living room to switch off the far bank is a forever-annoyance that costs S$0 to avoid on paper.
- No lights over the dining table until after the ceiling closes. Pendant positions must be fixed before false-ceiling works; moving one later means reopening plaster.
- Cool white in the bedroom. It fights your body clock at night — keep sleep spaces warm white, ideally dimmable.
- Forgetting the yellow-light test: view your paint and laminate samples under warm light at night, not just daylight — colours shift noticeably.
- Cheap LED strips in cove lighting. Visible dotting and early colour drift are the tell; pay a little more for higher-density, higher-CRI strips where the light is on display every evening.
FAQ
How much does lighting cost in Singapore? Fixtures range from S$15–S$100 for downlights and ceiling lights, S$100–S$400 for pendants and track lighting, and S$300–S$7,000+ for chandeliers. Wiring a new light point costs about S$30–S$80 each.
How much to install a downlight? The downlight itself is ~S$15–S$60; wiring a new point adds roughly S$30–S$80, less per point when several are done together.
Is cove/LED strip lighting expensive? LED strip is about S$15–S$60 per metre plus a driver, on top of the cove construction (usually part of a false ceiling). It's a popular, affordable way to add ambience.
Do I need an electrician for lighting? Yes for any wiring or new points — use a Licensed Electrical Worker. Simple bulb swaps you can do yourself.
When should I plan my lighting? Before the false ceiling and carpentry go in, so points and coves are positioned correctly. Retrofitting after is more work.
Is smart lighting worth it? If you want dimming, scheduling and app/voice control, yes — start with smart bulbs (cheap) or a full smart system for whole-home control.
Prices are indicative 2026 market ranges and vary by fixture, number of points and installation. All wiring should be done by a licensed electrician. Compare installers on Homees.
