Singapore
Traveling to · Singapore
Weather right now
30°C
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Country facts
Capital
Singapore
Language
en · en
Currency
SGD S$
Emergency
999 police 995 medical
Tipping
Not expected — service charge is usually included. Round up for great service.
Plug & power
Type G · 230V · 50Hz (UK 3-pin)
When to visit
December–March (drier season). May–November is rainy season — afternoon showers daily.
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low season
Typical costs (USD)
Hotel · budget
$20-50
per night
Hotel · midrange
$60-130
per night
Meal
$4-15
restaurant, typical
Transit
$1-4
single trip
Excellent value. Tourist-zone prices higher; off-the-beaten-path very affordable.
Essential phrases
Hello
Thank you
Please
Excuse me
Sorry
Where is the toilet?
How much?
Help!
The bill please
I don't understand
Coffee
Water
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What to pack
- Lightweight quick-dry clothing
- Strong SPF + sun hat
- Modest cover-up for religious sites
- Mosquito repellent (DEET)
- Bottled water for drinking + teeth
- Stomach prep (probiotic, Imodium)
- Sandals + closed shoes
Cultural notes
- Strict laws — no chewing gum sales, no jaywalking, no littering. Fines are real.
- Singlish is informal — English-based creole; learn 'lah', 'leh', 'lor'
- 4 official languages — English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
- Hawker centres are world-class food — cheap, safe, varied
- Drugs carry the death penalty — even small amounts of cannabis
Universal courtesies
Apply everywhere, every country — respect travels with you.
- Try a greeting in the local language even if it's the only word you know — it's appreciated everywhere.
- Match local dress norms when entering religious sites, government buildings, or rural areas.
- Ask before photographing people, especially children or in religious settings.
- Tipping customs vary — never assume your home country's expectation applies.
- Remove shoes when entering homes if your host does; watch their cue.
- Keep voices lower than at home in temples, mosques, museums, public transport.
- Hands and gestures mean different things across cultures — observe before reaching out.
- Cash + cards: rural areas often need cash; major cities take cards. Carry small notes.
- Don't compare countries to each other in front of locals — every culture stands on its own.
- If you don't know the etiquette, watching for 30 seconds usually teaches it.