Experience Singapore

City is located in:

maritime Southeast Asia

Airport(s):

Singapore Changi International Airport - SIN

Language(s) Spoken:

Malay (official language), Cantonese, Mandarin and English

Things to Know Before you Go

Currency Used:

Singapore Dollar - SGD

Main Methods of Payment:

Cash is the preferred method while all major credit cards are also accepted. Singapore is a developed nation and accepts payments using smart phones via Apple Pay, Android Pay, Ali Pay etc.

Sales Tax/ GST:

7% on goods and services

General Climate:

The weather is hot and humid year-round. Monsoon seasons are Apr–May and Oct–Nov, but rain is possible at any time.The city has tropical weather year-round.  Rainfall in the city usually peaks Nov-Dec.

Getting Around the City:

Mass Rapid Transit (subway) is the most convenient mode of transport.  Buses and taxis are also easily available as Singapore attracts a lot of tourists and business travelers. Uber is not available and you can use GRAB which is the available and preferred ride sharing option.  Walking is also a great option to explore this city.

Electronic Appliance Support:

Singapore uses standard voltage of 240 volts, plug types G & M, Hertz: 50Hz

Safety:

Singapore is amongst the safest places in the world is overall a safe city and crime is very rare.

Cultural Norms:

Singapore has a multi-ethnic population and is considered a cosmopolitan metropolis.It has been dubbed as a country where “East meets west”. Safe to say it has become the technology hub of Asia as it marches towards being an economic giant of the region. To sum it up, Singapore is a modern metropolis where you feel safe walking the streets, and it's an Asian business center that's a model of efficiency.