General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar |
| Main religion | Buddhism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 52.8% |
| Gdp | $397.28 billion |
| Size | 728.6 km² |
| Population | 5.7 million |
| Population density | 7,838/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.21 |
| City population | 100% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 31∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil |
| Population able to read | 97% |
| Population with a college degree | 35% |
| Population able to speak english | 70% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 58 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Singapore Airlines |
| Main airport | Changi Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $12.5 |
| Burger | $6 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $6 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 17% |
| Vat | 7% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $55000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 183.53/MBits |
| Tld | .sg |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 88% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | None |
| Closing times | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Lazada, Shopee |
| Supermarket | NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage |
| Pharmacy | Watsons, Guardian |
| Drugstore | Unity, Watson |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:30 am |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 9/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Rice | A dish of steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken broth | $3-$5 |
| Laksa | A spicy noodle soup with a coconut milk base | $4-$6 |
| Satay | Grilled meat skewers served with a peanut sauce | $5-$7 |
| Chili Crab | A dish of crab stir-fried in a sweet and spicy chili sauce | $20-$30 |
| Hainanese Chicken Rice | A dish of steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken broth and topped with a ginger-scallion sauce | $4-$6 |
| Bak Kut Teh | A herbal soup with pork ribs | $5-$7 |
| Rojak | A salad of fruits and vegetables with a sweet and spicy dressing | $3-$5 |
| Nasi Lemak | A dish of rice cooked in coconut milk and served with various side dishes | $4-$6 |
| Hokkien Mee | A dish of noodles stir-fried in a dark soy sauce | $5-$7 |
| Char Kway Teow | A dish of flat rice noodles stir-fried with dark soy sauce, chili, and other ingredients | $4-$6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Sling | A gin-based cocktail with pineapple juice, grenadine, and lime juice | $12-$15 |
| Tiger Beer | A local lager beer | $6-$8 |
| Teh Tarik | A pulled tea drink made with black tea, condensed milk, and evaporated milk | $2-$3 |
| Kopi C | A coffee drink made with coffee, condensed milk, and sugar | $2-$3 |
| Bandung | A rose syrup and milk drink | $2-$3 |
| Ice Kachang | A shaved ice dessert with various toppings such as red bean, green bean, and cendol | $3-$5 |
| Milo Dinosaur | A chocolate malt drink with ice cream | $3-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Merlion Figurine | A small statue of the iconic Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish | $10-$50 |
| Orchid Brooch | A delicate brooch made from a real orchid flower | $20-$100 |
| Peranakan Tile | A hand-painted ceramic tile with intricate designs | $15-$50 |
| Singapore Sling Cocktail | A refreshing cocktail made with gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice | $15-$25 |
| Bak Kwa | A sweet and savory dried meat snack | $10-$30 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Public holiday to celebrate the start of the new year. |
| Chinese New Year | January or February | Public holiday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. |
| Good Friday | March or April | Public holiday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers. |
| Vesak Day | May or June | Public holiday to celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. |
| National Day | August 9 | Public holiday to commemorate Singapore’s independence from Malaysia. |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September or October | Public holiday to celebrate the harvest moon. |
| Deepavali | October or November | Public holiday to celebrate the victory of good over evil. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Public holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Straits Times |
| Online news | TODAYonline |
| Tv | Mediacorp Channel 5 |
| Radio | 938LIVE |