25 Christmas Gift Ideas Under $20 for Everyone in 2023

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08 Dec 2023

Here we go again with “All I Want For Christmas” by Mariah Carey topping charts across the world. By the way, she earns US$3 million yearly just from this song!

With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are looking for Christmas gift ideas.

It gets even harder to think of gifts especially if you’ve been roped into a Secret Santa Gift Exchange since you might not know your giftee all too well.

TL;DR: Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2023 Singapore

Getting a random Christmas gift is easy. But getting one that is affordable, practical and thoughtful is the real challenge.

Need some ideas?

Here are our suggestions for awesome Christmas gift ideas in Singapore for 2023 that are below $20!

Note that the information is accurate as of 8 December 2023. Prices and promotions can be changed without prior notice.

1. Famous Amos Cookies Christmas Gifts — From $13.30

First up, we have a Seedly community favourite (and my personal favourite), Famous Amos cookies in a Christmas-themed box/tin!

As a cookie-lover myself, I’d say that these are easily the best cookies you can find that aren’t homemade.

From $13.30 on the Famous Amos online store or various Famous Amos outlets across Singapore

2. Mini Fan — $6.90

Since we all know how damn hot Singapore can be!

$6.90 from Shopee

3. Face Towel & Water Bottle Gift Set — $11.90

Get a creative yet practical Christmas gift set from Muji that includes a compact (and stylish) water bottle and a face towel with instructions on how to fold it into a cute bear!

$11.90 from Muji

4. Cath Kidston Christmas Legend Hand Cream 30ml x 3s — $19.90

Who doesn’t like pampering themselves with some luxurious and long-lasting, perfumed hand creams and moisturisers?

$19.90 from Watsons

5. MUJI Planner — $14.90

Help your recipient take their first step to achieve their 2024 goals with a MUJI planner!

$14.90 Planner from Shopee or MUJI

6. Body & Earth Christmas Bath Bombs — $14.50

Indulge in the festive spirit with Christmas-themed bath bombs, turning your relaxation time into a fragrant and colorful holiday escape!

$14.50 from Shopee

7. Feed Me Bowl — $19.99

Because Nissin Tom Yam Seafood is love, Nissin Tom Yam Seafood is life!

$19.99 from Cotton On (Typo)

8. A Box Of Durian — From $12/kg

Well… it’s DURIAN!

Now that’s a Singaporean Christmas with a good twist.

$12/kg onwards from various durian vendors

9. Xiaomi MI True wireless Earbuds Basic — $12.90

Know someone who still uses super cheap and bad earphones? Get them a decent wireless pair this Christmas that won’t break the bank!

$12.90 from Shopee

10. Whiskey Ice Ball Molds — $17.99

You’ll never know you needed this till you receive one.

You don’t even have to use it for whiskey.

Use it to keep your ice Milo, iced tea, or iced kopi chilled without diluting it too fast.

$17.99 from The Whiskey Shop

11. Shopping or Food Vouchers — $20

So that you no longer have to risk getting a gift that ends up in the trash bin.

Available in $20, $50, $100, and $150 denominations from Uniqlo

12. IRVINS 2023 Festive Box — $19.90

The iconic Singaporean snack pack that’s perfect if your giftee is an expat or foreigner!

The best part? This gift set is Halal too!

$19.90 from IRVINS

13. The Body Shop Pears & Share Mini Gift — $19

The perfect gift for your ‘giftee’ to indulge and nourish their skin.

$19 from Shopee

14. Adjustable Mobile Phone Stand — $3.70

Give the gift of being able to watch Netflix by the bed without straining their wrists.

$3.70 from Shopee

15. Tea Infuser Ball — $19

Get your tea-loving giftee a fancy tea infuser that will help them make a lovely cuppa tea.

We like the adorable designs that they have too.

$18 from T2 (Tea Too)

16. Mug Warmer — $10.50

If your giftee’s air-con is permanently set to -18 degrees celsius or they take forever to finish their drinks, get them this cup warmer that is powered by USB!

$10.50 on Shopee

17. Foreword Coffee Brew it Yourself Gift Pack — $15

Is your giftee lowkey addicted to caffeine?

Get them this lovely coffee and snack gift bundle this holiday season!

$15 from Foreword Coffee

18. Kopibag Mug — $9.90

“Uncle, kopi dabao (Hokkien: takeaway)!”

$9.90 from pupsik

19. Personalised Pouches — From $2.97

Nothing says thoughtful like the cute personalised yet affordable pouches you can get from Shopee!

$2.97 from Shopee

20. That Dinosaur Pouch V2 — $20

Fit everything into this adorably sized pouch.

Fun fact: this is the upgraded version of the Dino Pouch carried by Ho Ching when she visited the White House while Obama was president.

$20 from the Art Faculty by Pathlight

21. Bamboo Fibre Cup — $20

If you wanna do your part for the environment.

$20 from the Art Faculty by Pathlight

22. IKEA KORKEN Jar Filled With Yummy Homemade Food — $20

The 0.5 l KORKEN jar from IKEA will cost you just $2.50.

Use the rest of the budget on the ingredients to make a no-bake tiramisu or even a one-pot pasta.

$2.50 from IKEA

23. Personalised Spotify Keychain — $3.38

When music is life!

$3.38 from Shopee

24. Handmade Soaps — $11

Handmade and at a really affordable price, all without compromising on quality.

Handmade Soaps at $11 from Rough Beauty

25. Ferrero Rocher T24 — $12.50

One of the best and most affordable chocolate gifts for Christmas!

$12.50 from Fairprice

Christmas Gift Ideas 2023 Singapore

Receiving gifts is great and all BUT ultimately, it’s the thought that counts.

Make time for your friends and family this Christmas…

Everything else can wait.

About Ming Feng

A stint in Bloomberg gifted me with a beer belly, which only grew larger when I moved on to become a Professional Trader. Now I turn caffeine into digestible finance-related content.

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