Tipping
Not the norm, but your bellhop won’t turn down a dollar
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Welcome to Singapore!
The ultimate melting pot of culture, colour and cuisine, Singapore is one party you won’t want to leave. Serving up warm weather all year long, there’s no wrong time to brush up on your Singlish and explore the city’s urban landscape. Besides, when “How are you?” is replaced with “Have you eaten?”, why wouldn’t you want to go?
ATM access
5/5 stars – To accommodate the large number of foreigners visiting all year long, there’s an abundance of no-fee internationalaccess ATMs available. Those foreign transaction fees are better spent on chili crab, no?
Phone and Internet access
Internet is pretty consistent, and free Wi-Fi is common
Daily cost
Prices are pretty comparable to what you’d pay here, so you should feel right at home
Coffee: NZ$5.65 (regular espresso)
Water: NZ$1.25 (300mL bottle)
Beer: NZ$10.50 (pint in a pub)
Food: NZ$47 (a restaurant meal)
Taxi: NZ$26 (Changi Airport – Orchard Rd)
Big Mac: NZ$5.10 (cheap Macca’s!)
Daily budget
Budget: Around NZ$90/day (2x cheap meals, supermarket snacks, train ticket & entry to Singapore Zoo)
Moderate: Around NZ$165/day (2x cheap meals, supermarket snacks, train ticket & entry to the Night Safari Zoo)
Luxury: Around NZ$220/day (2x restaurant meals, supermarket snacks, and entry to Universal Studios)
Safety rating
5/5 stars - Sleep soundly knowing Singapore is ranked one of the safest cities in the world. Just avoid any accommodation renters who ask you to pay upfront with cash. You know the type
Travel Money Trivia
‘Sing’ it loud
The lyrics of the Singapore national anthem are printed on the $1,000 note.
Ain’t no mountain higher
Singapore coins in circulation stacked up would be 710 times higher than Mt. Everest.
Interchangeable change
You can use Singapore dollars in Brunei, and vice versa.
Hey big spender
The largest denomination in Singapore currency was $10,000.
Standing the test of time
The Tembusa Tree featured on $5 notes is in the Botanic Gardens and has been since before it opened.
Let's talk money
In Singapore you’ll be dealing with Singapore dollars, so it’s easy enough to remember. With ATMs readily available throughout the city, you won’t want to leave your travel card at home. Though you’ll still want to always have a little cash handy for some cheap street eats.
- Tips are included in restaurant receipts
- ATMs generally won’t charge an operator fee
- It’s a super card-friendly place
- Use cash for small stuff
- Grab extra ‘sing’ for shopping
- Taxis charge surcharges in busy periods
- Grab an ezLink card for trains and buses
- Mind your manners – the elder folk are referred to as Aunty or Uncle here
Must do
Gardens by the Bay
Set in the middle of the city, a visually stunning garden reaching over 101 hectares is more than worth your time.
Universal Studios Singapore
Rollercoasters, 3D rides and live shows in the one spot? Sign us up!
Night Safari Singapore
See your favourite nocturnal creatures when they’re not snoozing away.
Chinese New Year
Immerse yourself in the non-stop festivities for a truly unforgettable experience.
Orchard Road
Of course, no trip to Singapore is complete without visiting the most famous shopping street in Asia.
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