Before going to study in Singapore, international students should have a general understanding of the food, clothing, housing and transportation in Singapore, so that they can live better. To follow along with the introduction of Singapore clothing, food, housing and transportation How can international students better live overseas?
First of all, let's take a look at the overview.
1. Food
Singapore cuisine combines Chinese and Malay food, a combination of all the strengths, unique flavor, and the two mixed out of the "Nyonya cuisine", is a masterpiece. Singapore's many food centers offer Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai and other national cuisines for fast food. Schools usually have cafeterias and restaurants as well. Overall, student meals cost about S$300-450 per month.
2. Shopping
On holidays or Sundays, it is inevitable to take a stroll down the street. As Asia's shopping mall and a tourist paradise, Singapore has a wide variety of shopping malls, where you can buy school supplies, beloved gifts, or necessities of life is an essential expense. Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Geylang Snai, Clarke Quay Flea Market and so on are all good places to go on Sundays. Shopping is also one of the must-have leisure activities, and the cost depends on your life plan.
3. Communications
Singapore has advanced communications, with 100% penetration of home phones, and public **** phone systems throughout the districts, with low telephone rates; IDD charges range from SGD0.5 to SGD1 per minute. With IP phone card dialing China is even cheaper, to SGD 0.18 yuan - 0.25 yuan per minute ranging. SMS is $1 per message, or cheaper if there is a promotion for a related service. Total monthly expenses are generally between S$30-100.
4. Transportation
Singapore's transportation is fast and there are few traffic jams. The MRT is a safe, comfortable, punctual, fast and inexpensive way to get around the island. Bus transportation routes are also available all over the island and are safe and convenient. There are more than 10,000 cabs throughout the island to serve those in need, with a 24-hour dial-a-ride service. Transportation concessions are available for students studying in government schools. The average student's transportation fee is around S$80/month.
Next, we will look at the common sense of clothing, food, housing and transportation
1. Clothing
Singapore's year-round temperature is relatively warm and humid, to study in Singapore students can bring more T-shirts, casual shorts and other clothing, but the Singapore dormitory are equipped with air-conditioning, students should still sleep in the night time. The students should wear long-sleeved pajamas when they sleep at night. You should also bring a set of formal clothes to wear on formal occasions, such as the school's welcome party and various activities organized by the school.
2. Food
Breakfast: milk + bread is about SGD2, lunch is SGD3-4 at school, and dinner is SGD3-4 on your own. About S$10 for the whole day.
In Singapore, there are a lot of food centers, in the major food centers, you can eat Indian, Malaysian, Chinese and other countries in the world of fast food food food, the price of each serving is about SGD 2 to SGD 5. Generally speaking, the student meals in the month in the SGD 300 to SGD 350 or so.
3. Housing
Renting and Buying a House in Singapore Renting and buying a house in Singapore (renting a house individually or sharing a house), factors that affect the price of the house (whether there is a landlord, whether you can cook, whether it is the city center, 2-person sharing or 3-person sharing). The average price is between S$250 and S$300 (with or without utilities, gas and water), which is negotiable with the landlord.
Generally speaking, only government polytechnics and colleges provide partial accommodation, while government schools and private universities in Singapore do not provide accommodation. As an international student in Singapore, there are several ways to solve the problem of accommodation:
Way 1: Choose the International Student Residence (ISR), which is characterized by a large scale, well-equipped, and international first-class management standards, and can accommodate 400 to 5,500 students. The apartments take care of the students' food, accommodation, laundry, academic supervision and health care, and usually provide two or three rooms, but the accommodation fee is very expensive, about 1500 Singapore dollars per month.
Mode 2: Luxury house student apartment, here is also very good conditions, usually can accommodate 10 to 20 people, also 2 or 3 rooms, a move to eat, live, wash, ironing, academic supervision and so on. The cost is about S$900 per month.
Mode 3: Government HDB flats or private condominium housing, which includes studios, two rooms and one living room to five rooms and one living room, usually only includes accommodation, the cost is lower, each room is about SGD$350 to SGD$500 per month, usually a minimum of three months to rent.
Chinese students will live in student residences while studying in Singapore, and some will live in Chinese families. For those who live in Chinese families, they will feel more at home and it will be easier for them to integrate into the local environment. It is usually shared by two people, so international students can help each other and save some of their parents' expenses. Prices for this type of housing vary depending on the location, but are generally affordable for most families.
4. Transportation
Singapore's public **** transportation system is very well developed, and you can get to almost anywhere in Singapore by taking basic transportation. International students can also apply for the local Singapore EasyCard, so that the public **** transportation will have a discount, but also more convenient. International students should also pay attention to understand the local traffic rules in Singapore and abide by the traffic regulations in Singapore.
The monthly fare is about S$30 to S$45. The whole country is well connected by buses and MRT. The average household lives 10 minutes away from the MRT. Private car ownership is limited, but not expensive, with the average Mercedes-Benz costing between S$70,000 and S$100,000 per car. Cab fares start at S$2.30.
Transportation is an important issue wherever you live. Singapore has a very well-developed land transportation (MRT, buses, cabs, etc.), which provides a very convenient service for people living in the area. Generally speaking, the transportation cost for a student is about S$80 per month.