📌 Outline
🔑 Essentials
💸 To Cash or Not to Cash
🛌 Where to Stay
📶 Data & Connectivity
🗺️ Getting Around
📍 Where to Go
🍽️ Eat & Drink
📱 Useful Apps
📝 Other Things to Note
🔑 Essentials
💬 Language
English (UK) | Malay | Tamil | Mandarin Chinese
💰 Currency
Singapore Dollars | SGD | $
📞 Emergency Numbers
Police: 999
Ambulance: 995
Fire: 995
Police Emergency SMS: 71999
Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777
🔌 Electricity
Power plug sockets: Type G
Standard voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
💸 To Cash or Not to Cash
Singapore is a modern city that's fully embraced digital payments.
Wireless payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay & Paywave are widely accepted in shops and restaurants throughout the city. This means you can easily pay without worrying about carrying cash or finding small change. Plus, it's super convenient!
But, here's the deal - while hawker food stalls are slowly getting with the times, some restaurants and most food stalls still only accept cold, hard cash. So, it's a smart move to have some cash on hand for these situations.
But, hold up - there's some good news too! You can also score some sweet deals & discounts by using apps like Fave & Shopback. Cha-ching!
Overall, while you can survive on just wireless payments in Singapore, having some cash as a backup is always a good idea. So, pack some cash in your wallet, just in case you stumble upon a hidden gem that only takes cash.
🛌 Where to Stay
📶 Data & Connectivity
📱 eSIM
Airalo
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to eSIMs (digital SIM cards). With eSIMs from Airalo, download and install a digital data pack from 200+ countries/regions and be connected anywhere in the world the second you land.
All you gotta do is:
① Click the link below
② Sign up
③ Download the Airalo app
④ Choose your destination & package
⑤ Install & activate your eSIM
⑥ You're now connected & good to go!
Frewie
📱 Physical SIM
🛜 Pocket WiFi
🗺️ Getting Around
🛬 Airport ↔️ City
🚌 Getting Around the City
📍 Where to Go
































🍽️ Eat & Drink
📱 Useful Apps
✏️ Trip Planning
🎫 Attractions | Experiences | Tickets | Packages
🗺️ Getting Around
Navigation + Public Transport
Taxi/Ride-Hailing + Food Delivery + Payment
Taxi/Ride-Hailing
Bike-Sharing
💰 Payment | Cashback | Promos | Discounts
💱 Currency Exchange
🍽️ Food Delivery
📝 Other Things to Note
👀 Know the rules
Singapore is pretty famous for our rules & regulations, you know? Don't go spitting on the street, throwing your cigarette butt in the drain or sticking your gum on public property, because if you get caught, you could end up with a fine! Most of the laws are pretty straightforward, but let me tell you, if you mess with stuff like vandalism, you could end up in the slammer, or worse, getting caned! And for drug-related offences, yikes, you might even face the death penalty. But hey, all that hard work pays off, because Singapore is actually one of the safest countries in the world!
🛃 Know the customs rules & duty-free concessions
If you're looking to save some cash on booze & smokes, then listen up! Singapore ain't playing around when it comes to their duty-free policies, so make sure you do your homework before you hit up the airport. Here's the deal: for alcohol, you can bring in a total of one litre each of spirits, wine, and beer, OR two litres of wine and one litre of beer (and the other way around works too). As for tobacco, unfortunately, there's no duty-free allowance except for one already-opened pack. And just so you know, e-tobacco products are a no-go. Don't get caught out and slapped with some serious fines - do the right thing and follow the rules!
🪙 Additional tipping not necessary
When you're cruising around Singapore, don't sweat it if you don't know whether to tip or not. It ain't really a thing here, but if you get some A+ service, feel free to show your appreciation with a little something extra. At the smaller shops & hawker centres, you'll find an all-inclusive "net" price so you don't gotta worry about calculating anything. And for most services in shops, there's an 8% goods & services tax (GST). But when you hit up the cafes, restaurants or bars, keep an eye out for a "plus-plus" or "++" on your menu, 'cause you're gonna get hit with an additional 10% service charge on top of your bill. Now you're all set to enjoy your time in Singapore like a local!
🧳 Choose Your Own Adventure
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📌 Outline
🔑 Essentials
💸 To Cash or Not to Cash
🛌 Where to Stay
📶 Data & Connectivity
🗺️ Getting Around
📍 Where to Go
🍽️ Eat & Drink
📱 Useful Apps
📝 Other Things to Note
🔑 Essentials
💬 Language
English (UK) | Malay | Tamil | Mandarin Chinese
💰 Currency
Singapore Dollars | SGD | $
📞 Emergency Numbers
Police: 999
Ambulance: 995
Fire: 995
Police Emergency SMS: 71999
Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777
🔌 Electricity
Power plug sockets: Type G
Standard voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
💸 To Cash or Not to Cash
Singapore is a modern city that's fully embraced digital payments.
Wireless payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay & Paywave are widely accepted in shops and restaurants throughout the city. This means you can easily pay without worrying about carrying cash or finding small change. Plus, it's super convenient!
But, here's the deal - while hawker food stalls are slowly getting with the times, some restaurants and most food stalls still only accept cold, hard cash. So, it's a smart move to have some cash on hand for these situations.
But, hold up - there's some good news too! You can also score some sweet deals & discounts by using apps like Fave & Shopback. Cha-ching!
Overall, while you can survive on just wireless payments in Singapore, having some cash as a backup is always a good idea. So, pack some cash in your wallet, just in case you stumble upon a hidden gem that only takes cash.
🛌 Where to Stay
📶 Data & Connectivity
📱 eSIM
Airalo
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to eSIMs (digital SIM cards). With eSIMs from Airalo, download and install a digital data pack from 200+ countries/regions and be connected anywhere in the world the second you land.
All you gotta do is:
① Click the link below
② Sign up
③ Download the Airalo app
④ Choose your destination & package
⑤ Install & activate your eSIM
⑥ You're now connected & good to go!
Frewie
📱 Physical SIM
🛜 Pocket WiFi
🗺️ Getting Around
🛬 Airport ↔️ City
🚌 Getting Around the City
📍 Where to Go
































🍽️ Eat & Drink
📱 Useful Apps
✏️ Trip Planning
🎫 Attractions | Experiences | Tickets | Packages
🗺️ Getting Around
Navigation + Public Transport
Taxi/Ride-Hailing + Food Delivery + Payment
Taxi/Ride-Hailing
Bike-Sharing
💰 Payment | Cashback | Promos | Discounts
💱 Currency Exchange
🍽️ Food Delivery
📝 Other Things to Note
👀 Know the rules
Singapore is pretty famous for our rules & regulations, you know? Don't go spitting on the street, throwing your cigarette butt in the drain or sticking your gum on public property, because if you get caught, you could end up with a fine! Most of the laws are pretty straightforward, but let me tell you, if you mess with stuff like vandalism, you could end up in the slammer, or worse, getting caned! And for drug-related offences, yikes, you might even face the death penalty. But hey, all that hard work pays off, because Singapore is actually one of the safest countries in the world!
🛃 Know the customs rules & duty-free concessions
If you're looking to save some cash on booze & smokes, then listen up! Singapore ain't playing around when it comes to their duty-free policies, so make sure you do your homework before you hit up the airport. Here's the deal: for alcohol, you can bring in a total of one litre each of spirits, wine, and beer, OR two litres of wine and one litre of beer (and the other way around works too). As for tobacco, unfortunately, there's no duty-free allowance except for one already-opened pack. And just so you know, e-tobacco products are a no-go. Don't get caught out and slapped with some serious fines - do the right thing and follow the rules!
🪙 Additional tipping not necessary
When you're cruising around Singapore, don't sweat it if you don't know whether to tip or not. It ain't really a thing here, but if you get some A+ service, feel free to show your appreciation with a little something extra. At the smaller shops & hawker centres, you'll find an all-inclusive "net" price so you don't gotta worry about calculating anything. And for most services in shops, there's an 8% goods & services tax (GST). But when you hit up the cafes, restaurants or bars, keep an eye out for a "plus-plus" or "++" on your menu, 'cause you're gonna get hit with an additional 10% service charge on top of your bill. Now you're all set to enjoy your time in Singapore like a local!
🧳 Choose Your Own Adventure
I'm all about creating flexible, inclusive, accessible & affordable guides that help you choose your own adventure based on your travel style, preferences & restrictions. Check out these guides to mix & match & create your own unique experience!
Psst! More guides to be added — save this guide, subscribe to my profile & stay tuned! ✨
💬 Questions?
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to me via: