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22 gifts under $20 that make great Christmas presents for colleagues
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Looking for the perfect Christmas presents for colleagues can be a fun but sometimes challenging endeavour.
Whether you’re picking out a thoughtful gift for your work BFF or searching for a safe bet for a casual co-worker or manager, finding the right balance between practical and personal is key. And of course, there’s the budget to consider.
To help you shop for your colleagues, we’ve curated a list of ideas under $20 that will suit a range of personalities. These gift ideas are affordable and great making their day a little brighter. In fact, you may even be tempted to keep one or two gifts for yourself.
Best Christmas presents for colleagues you can buy right now
Hush Lavender & Bergamot Hand Sanitiser, $15
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A luxe hand sanitiser in Hush’s popular lavender and bergamot aroma is easy to carry around and cleanses hands without drying them out.
Kuulaa 5000mAh Shaking Capsule Power Bank, $16.99
Original price: $38.38 (56 per cent off) Buy here
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A power bank is the perfect gift to make sure your colleague’s phone never runs out of juice for work calls. Compatible with iPhone and Android devices, this compact power bank offers 15W fast charging and claims to power up an iPhone to 50 per cent in just 30 minutes.
B.O.W Portable Quiet Keyboard and Mouse Set, $15.32
Original price: $45.34 (66 per cent off) Buy here
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Add a pop of colour to your colleague’s desk with this wireless keyboard. The keyboard set is designed to be slightly smaller and suited for those with smaller hands. There is also a matcha green option.
Eureka Gourmet Popcorn Canister, $5.49
Original price: $8 (31 per cent off) Buy here
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Eureka Popcorn snacks are halal certified and come in many delicious flavours such as caramel, cocoa malt, seaweed, dark chocolate and more. There are savoury flavours like chilli crab, salted egg and sour cream and onion.
Mini Fascial Portable Massage Gun, $10.93
Original price: $52 (79 per cent off) Buy here
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Sitting for hours puts pressure on the back and neck. For an instant massage, use this portable mini massage gun to quickly ease any soreness.
Niimbot Label Printer, $17.49
Original price: $48 (64 per cent off) Buy here
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Customise designs or choose from preset templates on the Niimbot app before creating labels on this light and portable printer. This set comes with label paper.
LOZ Eternal Flowers Sakura Building Set, $7.09
Original price: $11.45 (38 per cent off) Buy here
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This Sakura building kit makes for a soothing table decoration that requires no watering. There is also a succulent plant option for those who would prefer something green on their desks.
Shower Steamers, Eucalyptus Mint, 7 Tablets, $16.19
Original price: $26.98 (40 per cent off) Buy here
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Recreate a spa-like experience at home with these shower steamers. Drop a tablet on the floor of the shower for an invigorating morning perk-me-up or 10 minutes of zen.
Mini Bluetooth Portable Speaker, $17.87
Original price: $29.90 (40 per cent off) Buy here
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This tiny but powerful portable Bluetooth speaker can play music for up to six hours. A USB or AUX cable can also be inserted into it.
d’Alba Repairing Hair Perfume Serum, $11.57
Original price: $45.70 (75 per cent off) Buy here
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If you have a colleague who is into self-care, they are likely to enjoy including this hair serum to their nightly routine. Aside from having a lovely rose scent, a light spritz adds a healthy sheen sans the greasy look to their mane.
Cup Warmer Set with Customisable Name, $11.12
Original price: $22.40 (44 per cent off) Buy here
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For the person who’s too busy to reheat their coffee when it goes cold, this cup warmer set will come in handy. Not only does this classy mug come with a warming pad, there’s also the option to customise it with a word of your choice.
Jisulife Mini Fan Life 5, $14.90
Original price: $22 (46 per cent off) Buy here
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For the colleague who is always feeling hot, this powerful little fan can alleviate their discomfort. The seven wedge-shaped fan blades deliver a powerful stream of cool air quietly at 40dB.
Hario One Cup Coffee Maker, $19.61
Original price: $29 (32 per cent off) Buy here
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The coffee connoisseur can enjoy their pour-over coffee in the office with this coffee maker.
T2 Ten Tea Bag Gift Pack, $15
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With 10 flavours such as French Earl Grey, Green Rose and Tummy Tea to choose from, this mix of herbal, black and green tea bags will keep any tea lover happy.
Toast Bread Alarm Clock Night Light, $16.01
Original price: $28 (43 per cent off) Buy here
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This adorable digital alarm clock has an LED screen which displays three cute expressions while telling you the time. It comes with three separate alarm settings and adjustable night lights.
LEGO LED Lite Key Light, $12.16
Original price: $15.20 (20 per cent off) Buy here
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For the colleague who loves LEGO, this fun yet practical keychain will bring them delight. It has poseable arms and legs and includes bright LED lights in both feet which are activated by pressing the chest plate.
LOQI Foldable Bag, $17.90
Original price: $25.90 (31 per cent off) Buy here
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A chic foldable bag always comes in handy when you need a carrier to hold your groceries or takeaway lunch from the hawker centre.
White Magic Eco Basics Paper Lunch Bag, $15.92
Original price: $19.90 (20 per cent off) Buy here
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Even though this insulated lunch carrier is designed to look like a paper bag, it is built to last. Your colleague who preps their lunches will like how its insides are leak-proof and lined with aluminium foil and foam, while its outer shell is made from durable and water repellent Tyvek.
The Creme Shop Miffy Moisturizing Lip Balm, $18.65
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Made with hyaluronic acid and murumuru butter, this Miffy lip balm will keep lips moisturised in the dry office air-conditioning. Aside from the Rare Rose flavour, it is also available in Mellow Mango Magnificent Marshmallow
PAIFU Mini Building Blocks Brick Toy, $4.90
Original price: $15 (67 per cent off) Buy here
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Once completed, these mini building blocks toys make for an adorable desktop companion. There are multiple designs to choose from; at their wallet-friendly prices, you could even get a few toys for your colleague and not bust your budget.
Uni Jetstream 4&1 Lite Touch Multi Pen, $14.05
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This 4-in-1 ballpoint pen won the Multi Pen Award in the Japanese Stationery Awards 2025. With quick-drying ink that smoothly transfers onto paper, this versatile writing instrument glides across the page seamlessly.
Polo Ralph Lauren Socks, $15.48
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These organic cotton blend socks are comfortable to wear. It comes in different colours and a women’s Polo Ralph Lauren sock
Gifts under $50: Alternatives for those who have a higher budget
If you don’t mind forking out a little extra for your favourite colleague, you could buy a gift that is slightly over $20. For those with a higher budget, consider this list of gifts under $50
LORDWEY Desktop Air Purifier, $28.76
Original price: $63.26 (55 per cent off) Buy here
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All prices are correct at time of publication
For more gifting ideas, check out:
HardwareZone:
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Harper’s BAZAAR:
Best last-minute Christmas gifts under $30
Harper’s BAZAAR:
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The Singapore Women’s Weekly:
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