About
Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia and a global financial hub. The country is known for its high population density and multicultural society.
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Marina Bay
sightseeingIconic waterfront with Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, ArtScience Museum, and Merlion.
Orchard Road
shoppingPremier shopping boulevard with luxury malls, flagship stores, hotels, and entertainment.
Chinatown
cultureHistoric Chinese quarter with Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, hawker centers, and shophouses.
Little India
cultureColorful Indian district with Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, spice shops, and street markets.
Sentosa Island
entertainmentResort island with Universal Studios, beaches, S.E.A. Aquarium, cable car, and attractions.
Kampong Glam
cultureHistoric Malay-Arab quarter with Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane boutiques, and Arab Street.
Clarke Quay
nightlifeRiverside entertainment hub with bars, restaurants, clubs, and colorful colonial buildings.
Bugis
shoppingVibrant area with Bugis Street market, modern malls, Kwan Im Temple, and local food.
Holland Village
localExpat enclave with alfresco dining, bars, boutiques, and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Tiong Bahru
localHip heritage district with art deco buildings, indie cafes, bookshops, and hawker center.
East Coast
beachBeachfront park with seafood restaurants, cycling paths, hawker centers, and water sports.
Dempsey Hill
diningColonial barracks turned dining enclave with restaurants, galleries, and lush greenery.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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31°
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32°
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32°
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31°
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25°Aug
31°
24°Sep
31°
24°Oct
31°
24°Nov
30°
24°Dec
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location.transport.metro | 1.5 $ ~1.5 $ | TransitLink | MRT - fast and convenient, air-conditioned |
location.transport.bus | 1 $ ~1.0 $ | SBS Transit | Extensive network across the island |
location.transport.taxi | 4 $ ~4.0 $ | Grab | Grab is more popular than regular taxis |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
4 - 10 S$
~7.0 $
Mid-range
15 - 40 S$
~27.5 $
Fine dining
60 - 200 S$
~130 $
Drinks
Coffee
4 - 8 S$
~6.0 $
Local beer
8 - 15 S$
~11.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 - 2 S$
~1.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
25 - 45 S$ / night
~35.0 $
Hotel 3★
150 - 250 S$ / night
~200 $
Hotel 5★
350 - 1,000 S$ / night
~675 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercardAmerican ExpressUnionPay
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widespread
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Apple PayGoogle PayPayNowGrabPay
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Highly cashless! PayNow instant transfers ubiquitous. Cards everywhere. Hawker centers increasingly cashless. Cash declining rapidly but some stalls still cash-only.
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Dollar (SGD). SMART NATION! PayNow instant bank transfers via mobile/ID - free, instant, 24/7. GrabPay for rides, food, shopping. Cards everywhere - Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands, Jewel Changi. Hawker centers (Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat) transitioning cashless but some stalls cash-only - bring SGD 10-20. MRT/buses accept cards, SimplyGo. DBS, OCBC, UOB ATMs widespread. Expensive city-state - budget carefully. Clean, organized, multicultural!
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Service charge 10% usually included. Tipping not expected. Round up for exceptional service only.
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4.5/5
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$3500-5500
location.nomad.monthly
200
Mbps
5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifiexcellent
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count60+
location.nomad.day_pass$25
location.nomad.month_pass$350
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WeWork, JustCo, The Working Capitol
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location.nomad.tourist_visa30 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.budget$2500
location.nomad.comfortable$4000
location.nomad.luxury$7000
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location.nomad.meetups_weekly
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15
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
One of the world safest cities. Very strict laws: fines for littering, chewing gum, jaywalking. Drug trafficking carries death penalty. Extremely low crime rate.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Singapore
Hawker centers are the key to cheap eating. Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Complex — full meals S$4-10. Michelin-starred hawker stalls exist!
MRT from Changi Airport to city costs only S$2 (20 min). Compare to S$24+ for taxi. Get EZ-Link card or use contactless payment on all transport.
Strict laws: S$300 fine for eating/drinking on MRT, S$1000 for littering, caning for vandalism. Chewing gum is banned. Follow the rules!
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed250 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent, 5G nationwide
SIM from Singtel, StarHub or M1 costs $10-25 for 10-50GB. Available at airports and 7-Eleven. One of world's fastest networks. Free WiFi widespread.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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G
UK-style Type G plugs (three rectangular pins). Voltage 230V. British heritage. Hotels have universal outlets
Local Cuisine
Roti prata
chili crab
laksa
bak kut teh
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not customary, 10% service charge includedTaxi
Not expectedHotels
Porter2-5 SGD optional
Housekeeping2-5 SGD optional
Concierge5-10 SGD for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)10% of tour cost
Driver (per day)5-10 SGD per person
Tipping is not customary in Singapore. 10% service charge and 9% GST are added to most bills. Additional tips not expected.