Shopping
During holidays or Sundays, it is inevitable to take a stroll down the street to buy your beloved gifts or necessities. Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Geylang Snai, Clarke Quay Flea Market, etc. are all good places to go on Sundays.
Eating
Numerous food centers offer Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai and other national cuisines for fast food at SGD 2-5 per serving. Student meals are about S$300-350 per month.
Communication
Communication is well developed in Singapore. Home phone penetration rate is 100%. Public **** telephone system throughout the districts, low telephone rates, domestic telephone calls per minute charge SGD 0.05, public **** coin-operated telephone only SGD 0.10; national long-distance telephone IDD telephone charges per minute SGD 0.5 - 1 yuan ranging from the use of IP phone cards to call China more inexpensively to the SGD O.18 - O.25 yuan / per minute ranging. Calls to the airport and other public **** are free of charge.
Mobile phones are a favorite among young students, as they allow them to send free messages and contact their parents and friends in China at any time (note: students are not allowed to use cell phones on campus). It's easy to apply for a cell phone, and the price is low. A regular cell phone can be opened for only a few dozen dollars or even a free phone (for a 1-2 year contract).
Transportation
A. Aviation: Singapore has the world's most modern international airport, and there are direct flights from many Chinese cities to Singapore. It is very convenient to travel by air.
B. Land Transportation: MRT: The whole island is accessible, fast and convenient, with low fares: minimum SGD 0.8, maximum SGD 1.8. It is safe, comfortable and punctual. Bus: Bus transportation routes throughout the island, safe and convenient, with fares starting at SGD 0.6. Cab: There are more than 10,000 cabs throughout the island to serve those in need, with a 24-hour dial-a-ride service. Taxi fares start at S$2.40 *** Students attending schools are eligible for transportation discounts. Typical student transportation costs around SGD80/month.
Accommodation
*** Primary and secondary schools and private universities in Singapore generally do not have boarding, *** Polytechnics and universities provide some accommodation. Students are mainly on their own for accommodation. There are mainly 3 choices:
1. Howe *** International Student Residence: large scale, can accommodate 400~500 students, international first-class management standard. The equipment is complete. Includes food, accommodation, laundry, academic supervision, medical care. 2-3 persons/room. The accommodation fee is about SGD1500/month.
2. Deluxe house student apartment: about 10-20 people. Generally include food, accommodation, washing and ironing, academic supervision, etc. 2-3 people / room. The cost is SGD 900/month.
3. *** HDB apartments or other private apartments: single room, 2 rooms and 1 hall ~ 5 rooms and 3 halls range; generally only inclusive of accommodation, SGD 350-500 per room; generally at least 3 months contract.
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2. What is common knowledge about Singapore
Name of the country: Singapore*** and the State (The Republic of Sinclaloore)
Capital: Singapore
Area: 699.4 square kilometers
Population: 4.48 million (2006)< /p>
Ethnicity: There are 28 ethnic groups, with the Malays being the native population. The population is now dominated by Chinese (76.9%), Malays (14%), Indians (7.7%), Pakistanis, Bengalis, and a small number of ***, Scots, Dutch, Afghans, Filipinos, Burmese, and mixed Eurasians.
Language: Malay is the national language and English is used for administrative purposes. There are 4 official languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English.
Currency: Singapore Dollar
National Geography
Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the exit of the Strait of Malacca. In the north, it is bordered by Malaysia through the Straits of Johor. In the south, it is separated from Indonesia by the Straits of Singapore. Known as the crossroads of the Far East, it is one of the international maritime transportation centers. It consists of Singapore Island and 60 small islands nearby. The island of Singapore is in the shape of a diamond. The area accounts for 91.6% of the total area of the country. The terrain on the island is relatively flat, Bukit Timah Hill is 177 meters above sea level. It is the highest point of Singapore. There are some small rivers on the island such as Grange and Jurong, but the longest is just over 6000 meters. Singapore is rich in plant resources. As many as 2,000 species have been found, of which rubber and coconut are crops of high economic value, and the famous huckleberry (orchid) planting is very common. Singapore is a typical tropical rainforest climate, high temperature and rain all year round, with an average annual temperature of 24 to 27 ℃, and an average annual precipitation of 2400 millimeters.
The origin of the name of Singapore
"Singa" in Malay is "lion", "Poe" is "city", that is, "Singapura". "It means "Lion City". The southernmost part of Singapore is part of the former Malay state of Johor, and its islands are also shaped like lions.
Lion City: Singapore City
Singapore City is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, also known as the Lion City, Singapura and Sing Tao. Singapore is a world-famous garden city with well-planned municipal construction and reasonable layout. Singapore City, the central area along the bay in the middle of the office street on both sides, towering with the British style buildings. The area around Hoploe Road and Ngok Trough Road is basically a newly built residential area, while the area around Orchard Road is lined with stores, restaurants and shopping centers. Tall buildings and edifices abound in the city. The tallest, the 72-storey tower, is currently one of the tallest buildings in Southeast Asia. The city of Singapore has neat streets, lush greenery, flowers, fresh air and a very beautiful environment. The city is like a magnificent garden. There are many factories and businesses in Singapore. Singapore City is also the center of Singapore's commercial and financial industry. 2004, the Port of Singapore became the world's largest port, cargo volume over the Netherlands Rotterdam.
Sentosa
Sentosa is the southernmost island in mainland Asia, connected to Singapore by a sea bridge. It has been established as a world-class park on the equator, full of endless charm and romance. Here there are towering in the highest part of the island's fishtail lion tower, 37 meters high, the upper part of the huge fierce lion head, the lower part of the fish body, fish tail, and fish tail and dipped into a bay of blue water. In front of the Fishtail Tower is a 300-meter-long, lying in a clear pool of man-made dragon. Sentosa Park*** has more than 20 fascinating attractions, the underwater world here is the earliest established in Asia, Southeast Asia's largest marine aquarium, to here, make you feel like being in the tropical underwater world. Sentosa Island is surrounded by 32 kilometers of white sandy beaches, is also a good place to rest.
3. Collect general knowledge about life in Singapore
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Singapore is located 136 kilometers north of the equator. Belonging to the tropical maritime climate, the climate is hot and humid throughout the year, the temperature difference between day and night is small, compared with other countries in Southeast Asia, there is no obvious dry season, rainy season, the local generally will be called the rainy season from November to January. Although it is the rainy season, it does not rain every day, even outside the rainy season period, it sometimes rains for 1~2 hours.
All the raw water from the pipes in Singapore can be drunk directly. Of course, due to the different sensitivity of each person to raw water, there are those who do not take to water, and those with good stomachs are better off drinking mineral water.
The voltage in Singapore is the same as in China.
The currency of Singapore is known as the New Zealand Dollar or Singapore Dollar S$; the secondary unit of currency is the Singapore Cent, where 1 dollar is equal to 10 cents and 10 cents is equal to 10 cents. Types of banknotes: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000, $10000, 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents. Renminbi can be exchanged directly at banks or money changers with official exchange marks at the day's rate. There is no maximum amount of foreign currency that Singapore Customs can bring into the country.
Telephones in Singapore are 10 cents for 3 minutes for local calls. Please note that coin-only phones can only use 10-cent coins. Magnetic card phones or hotel in-room phones can be used to make direct international calls, called: IDD. IDD long-distance station for 001, when hanging up in China, you need to add the country code " 86 ", followed by the area code, for example: to Beijing (010) -1234-5678 hang up the phone, as follows " 001+86+010+1234-5678 ". Price: Weekdays 0700hrs~2100hrs, Saturdays and Sundays 0700hrs~1300hrs, 6 seconds 22 cents. Other times: 20 cents for 6 seconds. Nowadays, many people are using IP phone cards, and it costs just over 1 yuan per minute to make a call to China. A cell phone brought from China can be used with a Singaporean SIM card.
Shopping in Singapore, note that the red fishtail lion logo on the window of the store for the Tourism Promotion Board and the Consumer Council recommended stores, you can rest assured that shopping, but the price of goods in Singapore is more expensive. Stores are open from 10:00am to 21:00pm Monday to Saturday and are closed on Sundays. Prices are fixed in big shopping malls and can be bargained in general shopping malls. Don't forget to ask for an invoice when you shop in the small malls, as you can get a refund if you find a quality problem.
In Singapore, you must always pay attention to environmental hygiene, spitting, discarded objects to be punished by a thousand dollars; in places where smoking is prohibited to comply with the provisions. In some occasions in Singapore hotels, such as carrying luggage, cleaning rooms should pay 1-2 yuan tip.
Singapore is on the same meridian as China, and there is no time difference with Beijing time.
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4. Singapore ten common sense what life
1, Singapore belongs to the tropical maritime climate, hot and humid climate throughout the year, the temperature difference between day and night is small, the average temperature of 23 to 35 degrees each year, the average annual rainfall of 2,400 millimeters, the relative humidity of 65% to 90% between.
Shirts, T-shirts, pants and shorts are the usual clothing; jackets come in handy occasionally, but thicker clothing is not needed. 2, you can bring some cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, topical medicines and other commonly used drugs into the country, but not herbal medicine; because Singapore's climate is relatively humid and mosquitoes, eau de toilette and camphor pills and the like can bring some.
3, Singapore Telecom provides from GSM to wireless Internet access to 3G cell phone communication services. The three major telecommunication companies are: Singtel, M1 and Starhub.
Chinese cell phones can also be brought to Singapore, and all you need is a Singaporean SIM card. Singapore Post is a privatized company that not only sells stamps and provides mail delivery services, but also offers telecommunication and financial agency services.
4, travelers in restaurants, hotels, consumption, must pay 10% service charge and 7% GST, hawker centers or snack bars do not charge service charge and tips, in order to public health, air-conditioned restaurants are prohibited smoking. For the sake of public health, smoking is prohibited in all air-conditioned restaurants. If you bring cigarettes into the country, you will be fined and have them destroyed by strangulation in public; CDs and pirated publications are also prohibited and restricted from being brought into the country.
5, you can carry some of the Singapore dollars across the border in the country, but not too much, in case of being seized by Customs, Singapore has licensed currency exchange offices everywhere, you can go there to exchange currency, very convenient. 6, in social occasions, Singaporeans and guests meet, generally give a handshake, men and women can shake hands.
The Malays are the first two hands to contact each other, and then put their hands back to their chest. 7, at present, Singapore highway length of more than 3300 kilometers, the whole island has constructed a like a spider's web of highly developed three-dimensional land transportation network, to the MRT and buses as the main line, to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and cabs as the auxiliary.
The day-to-day operations of the MRT and bus systems are handled by SMRT and NMRT, which also operate the LRT and taxi services, to ensure an efficient combination of public ****transit services. Public ****transit systems Adult fares range from S$0.
73 to S$2.30 per trip, and all systems accept EZlink cards or change, with discounted fares for card-carrying rides.
8, private university students usually rent their own room outside the school, you can share with others, according to the different internal facilities, provide conformity and location, the rent from a few hundred to a few thousand, students can choose according to their own and budget. 9, Singapore was previously a British colony, know that now also continues the system of the Commonwealth countries, so a lot of places and domestic differences, such as pedestrians on the left, sockets are also British, a lot of details need to pay attention to.
10, Singapore's general local power supply are voltage: 240V, frequency: 50Hz, if your computer is a global warranty can be brought to Singapore, otherwise it is still more cost-effective to buy a local. Singapore wireless network is developed, so it is recommended to use a laptop, you can carry with you, in any mark can use wireless network place with.
5. What you should not know about working in Singapore
Probationary period The probationary period in general is 3 months, but in a few companies it is 6 months.
During the probationary period, the employer has to examine the employee's ability and performance, and provide appropriate training. The employee can also take this time to get used to the company's environment.
Unless otherwise contractually obligated, both the employer and the employee may terminate the employment relationship during this period by giving one week's notice (or compensation equal to one week's salary) to the other party. Of course, if both parties are satisfied, the employee will be regularized and usually receive an increase in salary.
During the probationary period, employees are usually not entitled to the same benefits as regular employees, such as sick leave, reimbursement of medical expenses, etc. Working Hours The legal working hours in Singapore are 44 hours per week.
Most of the local companies work on a five-and-a-half day work schedule, i.e. all day Monday to Friday (8 hours) and Saturday morning (4 hours). There are also a number of companies (mostly foreign) that work a 5-day schedule, but the working hours are about 9 hours per day.
Employees working on manufacturing lines usually work in shifts, with work and rest periods varying from company to company. Wages are usually paid monthly, or semi-monthly in some companies.
To prevent non-payment of wages, the Wages Act stipulates that wages must be paid at least once a month. For Singapore citizens and permanent residents, employers are required to make CPF contributions.
For employees below the age of 55, the current total contribution rate is 32% of salary, with the employer paying 12% and the employee 20%. So the actual salary they get is 112% of the literal salary and what they can spend is 80%.
Vacation Generally, employees are entitled to 7 to 14 days of annual vacation in their first and second years, with the number of vacation days increasing in the third year to between 9 and 18 days. The company also requires that no more than 2 weeks of sick leave be accrued in a year, except in the case of surgery or hospitalization.
Bonuses It is customary for most companies to give employees a bonus equal to one month's salary in December of each year, known as the thirteenth month bonus or year-end bonus. Some companies also have different tiers of year-end bonuses based on the number of years of service, such as 1.
1 month, 1.25 months, etc.
There is no such thing as an annual bonus, but there is no such thing as an annual bonus.
Companies with good performance also pay special bonuses at irregular intervals so that employees can share in the company's profits. Worker's Compensation Under the Worker's Compensation Act, employees will be compensated by their employers for work-related injuries or illnesses.
Family members of employees who die on the job will be compensated. Since January 1, 1996, the maximum compensation for permanent injuries is S$147,000; and the maximum compensation for death is S$111,000
In addition, the employer is also required to reimburse medical expenses, hospitalization costs, etc., and to pay the employee's salary while he is recovering from his injuries. Layoffs Generally, companies will pay compensation to employees who are laid off.
Usually, employees with less than 3 years of service receive 1 week's salary per year, while those with more than 3 years of service receive 1 month's salary per year. Of course, the exact amount of compensation depends on the financial situation of the company and there is no generalization.
Resignation Unless otherwise contractually bound, employees are required to give 1 month's notice of resignation to their employer. For employment pass and work permit holders, resignation means that their permits will expire.
Unless they can find a new employer to re-apply for their pass, they must leave Singapore. .
6. What is common sense in Singapore
1.
Prices in big shopping malls are fixed and bargaining is allowed in general shopping malls. Don't forget to ask for an invoice when shopping in small shopping malls, and if you find a quality problem with the product, you can return it with an invoice.
Shops are open from 10:00am to 21:30pm Sunday to Thursday, and 10:00am to 22:00pm on Friday and Saturday. 2.
Shops with the red fishtail lion logo in the window are recommended by the Tourism Promotion Board (TPB) and the Consumer Council (CC). 3.
Singapore TV channels 8 and U are in Chinese, newspapers are in Chinese, and buses or MRTs are in both English and Chinese, so if you don't know English, your life will not be affected.
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (S$). To exchange currency, please go to a place with an official exchange mark. Bank office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00~15:00, Saturday 11:00~16:30, Sunday 9:30~15:00.
5. There is no time difference between Singapore and China. Shanghai to Singapore is 5 hours and Beijing to Singapore is 6 hours.
6. There is no ticket agent on buses, all swipe card.
Anywhere you buy something, you queue up in a well-organized manner and swipe your card. All public **** toilets have hand towels and are very clean.
7. Tap water in Singapore can be drunk directly without boiling.
Of course, due to the different degree of sensitivity to raw water, there are people who do not take the water, people with a bad stomach is best to drink mineral water. 8.
Social security is very good, for three consecutive years, the global social security ranking of the top few. You can hardly see the phenomenon of quarrel, and there is no murder, robbery, *** and other disgusting cases.
The whole country is camera surveillance equipment (including residents living in the elevator), almost impossible to escape after the crime. The penalties for crime are so severe - flogging, hard labor, etc. - that very few people dare to take the risk of breaking the law.
Even drinking or eating on a bus or subway carries a fine of S$500. Spitting and littering are punishable by a thousand dollars.
You have to follow the rules even in places where smoking is prohibited. 9.
In some occasions in Singapore hotels, such as carrying luggage, cleaning rooms should pay 1~2 yuan tip. 10.
Singapore has a tropical maritime climate, hot and humid throughout the year, with a small temperature difference between day and night, and more rain in January and February. It is advisable to wear light, cool clothing, carry rain gear, and all offices, shopping malls, and buses are air-conditioned.
11. A legalized society with high efficiency.
This book of companies takes only 2 hours, there are no red packets, bribes & bribes. Civil servants, university teachers, lawyers, hairdressers, doctors, nurses are paid very well and no one risks taking bribes.
7. What are the tips for studying in Singapore
Accommodation: Early discovery, early preparation Many local families in Singapore are willing to open their homes and provide full boarding services to overseas students.
The homestay program aims to provide a good environment for international students to live and develop, create a warm environment, so that they can enjoy a home-like atmosphere, so that they do not have parental supervision, but can still receive caring care and emotional support from their temporary guardians, feel the warmth of home and experience genuine care. In addition, some host families can also provide academic counseling.
However, it is important to note that international students who choose to stay in a homestay should be able to adapt to the pace of life of the family, and should choose carefully if they want to live freely according to their own habits. If you want to rent a room, you should pay attention to the fact that if you want to share a room, it is better to find a friend who is familiar with the room, and you should sign a contract when renting a room, which must specify the payment of rent, utilities and electricity.
If you are looking for an apartment through an agent, you need to pay the real estate agent fee, which is equivalent to one month's rent. Rental deposit, usually one month's rent, if you want to withdraw (move) need to notify the landlord one month in advance, otherwise the deposit will not be refunded.
Traveling clothes: bring more summer clothes Singapore is a tropical rainforest climate, the climate is warm and humid throughout the year, the annual temperature is between 24 ℃ -32 ℃, it is recommended to bring more summer clothes. In addition, students can choose to bring some jackets or sports tops to protect themselves from the cold in colder air-conditioned rooms, and then bring a better set of shirts, ties, pants and shoes for formal occasions.
Singapore's imported small electrical appliances are very cheap, Walkman, CD Walkman, camera, computer accessories, etc. It is best to buy in Singapore. Drugs can bring some cold medicine, Huanglian Shangqing pill, spiromycin (anti-toothache), dermatophyte (for insect bites), antibiotics and so on.
If there are other regular supplements, you can also bring the appropriate amount, but do not bring Chinese herbal medicine (can bring adult medicine), lest the trouble when passing through customs. Transportation: EZ-link card has a discount In Singapore, you can take public **** transportation everywhere, you can use cash or EZ-link card (EZ-link Card) to pay the fare, with the EZ-link card to ride the transportation can also enjoy a certain price concessions.
Transportation costs for students are around S$100 per month. It is important to note that buses and MRTs in Singapore have sectional fares, and students using the EZlink Card will need to punch the card when boarding and alighting from a bus, or entering and exiting an MRT station, in order to record the fare.
Leave of Absence: High Attendance The Singapore Immigration Department requires international students in Singapore to have a monthly classroom attendance rate of not less than 90%, or else their visa renewal will be denied. If a student needs to take a leave of absence due to illness during his/her studies, he/she needs to apply to the Head of Department of the school and provide a sick leave slip issued by a regular doctor, which will only be granted upon approval.
Any leave of absence or return for more than 60 days will require a new application to be submitted to the Singapore Immigration Department upon expiry of the student visa. Laws: Common sense to remember Full-time students at public institutions in Singapore are allowed to work for up to 16 hours per week.
Students in private schools are not allowed to work. In addition, drug abuse is a serious offense in Singapore, and illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is prohibited.
Smoking marijuana and drugs is an even more serious offense. Anyone who possesses, conceals or lights highly dangerous firecrackers and fireworks can face up to two years' imprisonment and a fine of S$5,000.
Singaporean students should be aware that smoking is not permitted in indoor public ****places, including public transportation facilities, theaters, museums, libraries, shopping malls and supermarkets, salons, *** office establishments, and so on. Smoking in bars, dance halls, KTV and other entertainment venues is also only allowed in specialized smoking rooms.
Violators will be fined up to S$1,000.
8. What to know about living in Singapore
A must-know about living in Singapore starts with its geographical location.
Singapore is a tropical maritime climate, geographically located 136 kilometers north of the equator, the temperature difference between day and night is small, the climate is hot and humid throughout the year, there is no obvious dry season, rainy season in the region. In Singapore generally November ~ January called the rainy season, but not every day it rains, of course the same even outside the rainy season period, sometimes it will rain for 1 ~ 2 hours.
In Singapore, all raw water from the pipes can be consumed directly. Of course, due to the different sensitivity of people to raw water, there are people who do not like water, and those who have a bad stomach are better off drinking mineral water.
The voltage in Singapore is 230V, 50Hz, and transformers are available for rent in almost all high class hotels.
The currency of Singapore is known as New Zealand Dollar or Singapore Dollar S$; the secondary unit of currency is Singapore Cents, where 1 dollar is equal to 10 cents and 1 cents is equal to 10 cents. Types of banknotes: $1,$2,$5,$10,$20,$50,$100,$500,$1000,$10000, 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents.
Renminbi can be exchanged directly at banks or money changers that have official exchange marks at the current rate. Telephone calls in Singapore are 10 cents per 3 minutes for local calls.
Please note that only 10-cent coins can be used on coin phones. You can make IDD calls directly from magnetic card phones or in-room phones in hotels.
The IDD long-distance station is 001, and when you hang up in China, you need to add the country code "86", followed by the area code, e.g., when you hang up a phone in Beijing (010) 12345678, it's For example, if you are calling Beijing (010) 12345678, it will be "001-86-010-12345678". Price: Weekdays 0700hrs~2100hrs, Saturdays and Sundays 0700hrs~1300hrs,6 seconds 22 cents; Other times: 6 seconds 20 cents.
Nowadays, many people are using IP phone cards, which cost just over 1 yuan per minute to call China. A cell phone brought from China can be used with a Singaporean SIM card.
Shop in Singapore, note that the red fishtail lion logo on the window of the store for the Tourism Board and the Consumer Council recommended stores, you can rest assured that the shopping, but the price of goods in Singapore is more expensive. Stores are open from 10:00am to 21:00pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Prices in large shopping centers are fixed, and bargaining is generally allowed in shopping malls. Don't forget to ask for an invoice when you shop at the mini-malls, as you can get a refund if you find a problem with the quality of the goods.
In Singapore, you must always pay attention to maintain environmental hygiene, spitting, discarded objects will be punished by a thousand dollars; in places where smoking is prohibited to comply with the rules. In some occasions in Singapore hotels, such as carrying luggage, cleaning the room should be 1-2 yuan tip.
Singapore and China are on the same meridian, and there is no time difference with Beijing time.
Singapore is on the same meridian as China and has no time difference with Beijing.
9. Study in Singapore seven life is common sense which
Life in Singapore common sense: spitting in the public **** place, spitting is strictly prohibited.
Otherwise, you will be fined heavily. Life in Singapore: Tipping Tipping is not a popular practice in Singapore, as most hotels and restaurants already include a 10% service charge in their bills. At the airport, tipping is strictly prohibited.
Living in Singapore: Drinking Water In Singapore, tap water is absolutely safe and hygienic, and you can drink it directly by unscrewing the tap. Of course, if you prefer bottled mineral water, you can buy it from local supermarkets or retail outlets.
Living in Singapore: Electricity Supply In Singapore, electricity is supplied by alternating current (AC) with a frequency of 50 Hz and a voltage of 240 volts. The plug is a square three-pronged type.
If you are using foreign appliances, you may need to connect a transformer. Household transformers are available at most hardware or electrical stores.
Living in Singapore: Smoking is strictly prohibited in public transport vehicles, museums, libraries, elevators, theaters, air-conditioned restaurants, hair salons, supermarkets, shopping malls and offices of *** organizations, and violators are fined up to S$1,000. While smoking is prohibited in air-conditioned restaurants, it is not in air-conditioned lounges, discos, karaoke lounges and night spots.
Living in Singapore: Airport Tax All air tickets held by travelers to and from Singapore (including those purchased worldwide) should include an airport tax of SGD21. If the air ticket does not include this charge, it will be collected when the customer enters the country.
Travelers with stopovers in Singapore are not required to pay airport tax if their stay does not exceed twenty-four hours. Living in Singapore: Currency Exchange Currency can be exchanged in Singapore at banks, hotels and any other place labeled as a "licensed currency exchange office".
Most shopping centers have licensed money changers. Travelers should not exchange money with illegal money changers.
Banks are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (a few banks are open until 3:00 pm on Saturday). Some banks on Orchard Road remain open on Sundays from 9:30am to 3:00pm.
If necessary, find out the opening hours of each bank first. Most banks handle traveler's checks and foreign currency exchange.
However, some banks do not handle foreign currency exchange on Saturdays.