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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Grocery Delivery
RedMart, Lazada's online grocery, and FairPrice (fairprice.com.sg). 56 57
Best Food Delivery App
GrabFood, in the Grab app, for restaurant delivery and takeaway. 14
Best Local Dish to Try
Katong laksa, rice noodles in a coconut curry gravy. 328 Katong Laksa is at 51 East Coast Road (daily 9.30am-9.30pm) and 216 East Coast Road. Hainanese chicken rice is the other staple, usually at a hawker centre. 38 9
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
The Whole Kitchen sells vegan and dairy-free meals. Hawker centres often have an Indian vegetarian stall; roti prata batter usually contains egg. 71 9
Best Dessert Spots
Birds of Paradise, botanical gelato, listed as a Michelin Guide selection on its own site, with boutiques in the city. 39
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mustafa in Little India, which Wikivoyage also notes will change almost any major currency. Hawker meals are usually under S$10. 9
E-commerce/Online Store
Lazada Singapore and Shopee Singapore. 56 78
Bar/Nightlife Area
Clarke Quay at night, plus Club Street and Keong Saik Road for cocktail bars. The drinking age is 18. 9
Local Brewery
Brewerkz at Riverside Point, and LeVeL33, which calls itself the world's highest microbrewery in a building. 42 41 9
Wine Bars
Wine Connection (wineconnection.com.sg) is the widely available wine seller. A current bar list and by-the-glass prices were not on that page. 73
Street Food Stalls
Hawker centres. Closer in, Old Airport Road Food Centre (Dakota MRT), Tiong Bahru Market, Lau Pa Sat near Raffles Place, and Newton Circus. A hawker meal is usually under S$10. 9
Popular International Cuisine
Japanese, Korean, Thai and European rooms sit next to the Chinese, Malay and Indian hawker food. Wikivoyage puts a mid-range meal at about S$10 to S$30. 9

Essentials

Power
230 V at 50 Hz. Everyday appliances use the 13 A Type G three-pin plug; some air-conditioners use a 15 A Type M plug. 5 75
City
Singapore, a city-state in Southeast Asia. 9
Population
6.21 million at end-June 2026 (6,208,500 total), including 4.23 million residents. 1
Internet Speed
Ookla median download in September 2026 was 667.71 Mbps on fixed broadband (global rank 1) and 238.83 Mbps on mobile (rank 18). 2
Currency & Banking
Singapore dollar (SGD, S$). On 19 October 2026, 1 USD = 1.279 SGD (1 SGD about 0.78 USD). 3 9
Tap Water
Safe to drink from the tap. PUB treats it to its drinking-water regulations and WHO guidelines, with no further filter required. 4
SIM Card
Singtel, M1, StarHub and Simba sell prepaid SIMs; bring your passport. M1's retailer tourist SIM is S$12 for 30 days with 500 GB across Singapore and nearby countries. Singtel hi! Tourist plans are for foreign passports only and include S$15 and S$30 30-day options; a passport registration lasts 30 days. 6 7 9
Banking for Expats
PayNow (phone number or QR) and contactless Visa or Mastercard cover most shops. A current non-resident account tariff was not on the bank pages opened. 9
Accommodation
Cove coliving starts at S$1,100 a month for Basics and S$1,400 for Classics. Private homes cannot be rented for under three consecutive months; hotels have no minimum, and serviced apartments are at least seven days. 11 10
Cashless Friendly
Yes. Cards and contactless wallets are the norm, and PayNow is the local instant transfer. Shelf prices include 9% GST; restaurant and hotel rates marked ++ add 10% service and then GST. 9
Short Term Rentals
Stays under three consecutive months in a private home, including Airbnb-style lets, are illegal. Use a hotel, or a serviced apartment for at least seven days. For a month, Cove Basics starts at S$1,100. 10 11 9
Budget Accommodation
Dorm beds in Little India, Bugis, Clarke Quay and the East Coast run about S$20 to S$40. Read recent reviews; Wikivoyage warns of bedbugs in the cheapest hostels. 9
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The Riverside (Boat Quay and Clarke Quay) unless you want Orchard Road for the malls. Marina Bay is the skyline and the bay hotels. 9
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Clarke Quay side of the CBD. the Hive is at 36 Carpenter Street (day pass S$30, hot desk from S$275), and Cove rooms start at S$1,100 a month. Tiong Bahru Market is the nearer hawker centre if you sleep further out. 8 11 9

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
the Hive Carpenter, 36 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059915, a short walk from Clarke Quay MRT. A weekday day pass is S$30 (8am-6pm) and a hot desk is from S$275 a month, before GST. Phone +65 6535 0229. 8 77
Best Cafe for Work
Hive Cafe on the 6th floor of 36 Carpenter Street, the rooftop coffee bar in the same building as the coworking floors, with a view toward Marina Bay. 77
Networking Events
Singapore FinTech Festival, 18-20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO, with an SFF MeetUp track. 32
Social Events for Expats
the Hive Carpenter includes community events with membership. Alliance Française de Singapour runs public French classes; its 22 October 2026 trial class was sold out. 8 68

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Grab is the main ride-hailing app, and Wikivoyage also names Gojek. Most off-peak rides in the centre are modest; cash is not how you pay on the apps. 13 9
Bike/Scooter Rental
Anywheel and HelloRide are the dockless bike apps. Park in the marked yellow boxes. LTA caps a motorised e-scooter at 20 kg, 70 cm wide and 25 km/h, and it must be UL2272 certified. 15 16 9 60
Best Beach Nearby
East Coast Park, the southeast coastal park, with a beach, cycling path and bike or skate rental shops. 52
Top Regional Airline
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost airline. Jetstar Asia ceased Singapore operations on 31 July 2025, and Scoot picked up regional routes including Okinawa and Labuan Bajo. 37 36 35
Top International Airline
Singapore Airlines, the home carrier at Changi. 35
Highway Access
The Pan Island Expressway runs 42.8 km from the East Coast Parkway near Changi to Tuas. The East Coast Parkway links the airport to Marina Bay. The Ayer Rajah Expressway continues west to the Tuas Second Link into Malaysia. 64 65 66
Main Train/Transit Hub
Dhoby Ghaut MRT, under the east end of Orchard Road, is the interchange for the North-South, North East and Circle lines, next to Plaza Singapura. 63
Public Transport Passes
The Adult Monthly Travel Pass is S$122 for unlimited basic bus and train rides (not express or premium buses), bought on a SimplyGo Adult Monthly Travel Card. Visitors can also use a contactless bank card, or the Singapore Tourist Pass at S$17, S$24 or S$29 for 1, 2 or 3 days. A typical ride is about S$1 to S$2.50. 12 9
Regional Travel
Pulau Ubin is a S$4 one-way bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Westward, the Ayer Rajah Expressway ends at the Tuas Second Link to Johor, Malaysia. 9 66

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Mount Elizabeth Hospital, in the Orchard Road district, has an international patient desk for appointments, insurance and translators. Orchard general line +65 6250 0000. A single room was S$931 a day including GST on the rate card marked 1 October 2025. FCDO says care is high quality and expensive. 19 79 20
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Pure Yoga's Singapore site redirects to PURE (pure-360.com.sg), the studio group. A drop-in price was not on the homepage. 70
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Fitness First Singapore (fitnessfirst.com.sg) is the main full-service chain. A current monthly fee was not on the membership page. 69
Laundry Services
LaundryMart is 24 hours. A 10 kg wash with detergent is S$5 (S$6 with softener); the River Valley branch is 428 River Valley Road, #01-15. 17

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Gardens by the Bay (non-resident adult Flower Dome and Cloud Forest S$46), Marina Bay Sands on the bay, and the Merlion, the lion-headed fish that is the tourism mascot. 18 9 67
Museums & Art Venues
National Gallery Singapore, a short walk from Victoria Concert Hall, and Singapore Art Museum at 39 Keppel Road, #03-07, Tanjong Pagar Distripark. 43 44
Historical Sites
The Battlebox, the WWII bunker at Fort Canning, and Changi Chapel and Museum. 49 48
Religious Sites
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple at 288 South Bridge Road, Chinatown; Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam; Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, the site of the Thimithi fire-walking festival. 46 47 9
Annual Events
The Singapore Grand Prix, the Formula 1 night race, and Thaipusam (January or February), when the kavadi procession walks from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Little India to Sri Thandayuthapani Temple on Tank Road. 74 9
Cultural Districts
Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam (with Bugis) for the old Malay quarter. Geylang Serai is the Malay centre further east. 9
Theater Venues
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, on the Marina Bay waterfront. 61 9
Local Markets
Tiong Bahru Market, Old Airport Road Food Centre, and the Geylang Serai area for Malay food and the Ramadan light-up. 9
Music Scene
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay for concerts. The Projector indie cinema closed on 19 August 2025 and went into liquidation. 61 55
Cooking Classes
Food Playground, 24A Sago Street, Singapore 059020, in Chinatown, for cultural cooking classes. 40
Art Galleries
National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. 43 44
Historic Buildings
The Fullerton Building, a neoclassical landmark of 1928 on the Singapore River, gazetted a national monument in December 2015 and now The Fullerton Hotel. 45
Local Heritage
Peranakan (Nonya) cooking, the Straits Chinese and Malay mix, and hawker-centre food. The Singapore Botanic Gardens, inscribed in 2015, is the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. 9 50

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Pulau Ubin, a S$4 bumboat from Changi Point, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens at 1 Cluny Road (free, 5am to midnight). 9 50
National Parks Nearby
There is no large wilderness national park. The Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO, free, 1 Cluny Road) and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve are the NParks nature sites to use. 50 51
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Park Connector Network, plus the Southern Ridges walk, about 9 km, including the 36 m Henderson Waves bridge. Cycle paths are 25 km/h and shared paths 10 km/h. 62 9
Scenic Viewpoints
Mount Faber Peak, reached by the Singapore Cable Car from HarbourFront Tower 2, and Henderson Waves on the Southern Ridges. 53 9
Birdwatching Locations
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, the mangrove reserve in the northwest. NParks lists free educational activities there. 51

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
SingPost and Ninja Van. 58 59
Tech Repair Services
Sim Lim Square, the electronics mall for phones, parts and repairs. 9
Table Tennis Spots
Free indoor tables at Esplanade, Marina Bay and Bayshore MRT stations (bring your own bats; book in the Wink+ app). ActiveSG hall hire for a non-resident is S$2 an hour off-peak and S$4.20 at peak, as of 14 October 2026. 76
Language Classes
Alliance Française de Singapour for adult French group classes. The homepage showed a trial class on 22 October 2026 as sold out. 68
Libraries & Study Spots
National Gallery Singapore lists a Rotunda Library and Archive on its visit page, next to Victoria Concert Hall. The National Library Board site returned no readable hours. 43
Gaming Lounges
Play Nation, dine-and-play games cafes in Singapore (playnation.com.sg). 72
Casino & Gaming Halls
Marina Bay Sands casino. Singapore citizens and permanent residents pay an entry levy of S$150 for 24 hours or S$3,000 for a year. 54

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Core Central Region condos and apartments had a median of S$2,739 per sq ft in the 12 months to October 2026 (URA caveats), about S$29,480 per m2. A 40 m2 studio at that rate is about S$1.18 million. The median is not split by bedrooms. 31
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Outside Central Region condos and apartments had a median of S$1,878 per sq ft over the same 12 months, about S$20,210 per m2. A 40 m2 studio at that rate is about S$809,000. Not split by bedrooms. 31
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Core Central Region median, about S$29,480 per m2. A 60 m2 one-bedroom at that rate is about S$1.77 million. Recorded condo and apartment transfers, not a bedroom-specific price. 31
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Outside Central Region median, about S$20,210 per m2. A 60 m2 one-bedroom at that rate is about S$1.21 million. 31
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Core Central Region median, about S$29,480 per m2. An 80 m2 two-bedroom at that rate is about S$2.36 million. 31
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Outside Central Region median, about S$20,210 per m2. An 80 m2 two-bedroom at that rate is about S$1.62 million. 31
Corporate Tax
17% flat. A partial exemption covers 75% of the first S$10,000 and 50% of the next S$190,000. Qualifying start-ups get a larger three-year exemption. Dividends from a resident company are exempt in the shareholder's hands (one-tier system). 23
Dividend Withholding Tax
0% on dividends. Non-resident withholding is 0% on dividends, 15% on interest and 10% on royalties, before treaties. 23 26
Tax System
Territorial. Singapore-source income is taxed whether or not you are resident. Foreign income is taxed only if a resident receives it in Singapore through a Singapore partnership. Residence is 183 days. There is no capital gains tax and no digital-nomad regime. 22 27
Highest Income Tax Bracket
24% on resident chargeable income above S$1,000,000 (year of assessment 2024 onwards). Non-residents pay 24% flat, except employment income, which is the higher of 15% or the resident scale. 22
VAT
9% GST. Shops must show GST-inclusive prices. Restaurant and hotel bills marked ++ add 10% service charge and then 9% GST. 25 9
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
None. PwC states Singapore has no CFC rules. 24
Property Tax
Yes, on the Annual Value (estimated market rent). Owner-occupier homes, from 1 January 2025, are 0% on the first S$12,000 of AV and 32% above S$140,000. Non-owner-occupied homes use their own progressive scale. Property that is not residential is 10% of AV. 28
Property Transaction Tax
Buyer's stamp duty on residential property runs from 1% to 6% of price or market value (6% on the slice above S$3 million, from 15 February 2023). Foreigners also pay 60% additional buyer's stamp duty on any home, from 27 April 2023. 29 30
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No nomad visa and no nomad tax rate. A short-term visit pass covers tourism or business meetings, not employment; MOM's work-pass exemptions are short activities such as conferences. Foreign income of a resident is taxed only when received through a Singapore partnership, and there is no capital gains tax. The ONE Pass is a work pass for people on a fixed salary of at least S$30,000 a month, not a remote-work visa. 22 21 34 33

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. SingStat population estimates, end-June 2026Official
  2. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Singapore, September 2026Measurement
  3. Frankfurter USD to SGD on 2026-10-19 (ECB reference)Index
  4. PUB tap water qualityOfficial
  5. Singapore plugs, 230 V, 50 Hz, Type GSecondary
  6. M1 tourist SIM and eSIMOfficial
  7. Singtel hi! Tourist SIM and eSIMOfficial
  8. the Hive Carpenter membershipsOfficial
  9. Wikivoyage: SingaporeSecondary
  10. URA short-term accommodation rules, updated 15 June 2026Official
  11. Cove coliving roomsOfficial
  12. SimplyGo Adult Monthly Travel Pass S$122Official
  13. Grab SingaporeOfficial
  14. GrabFood SingaporeOfficial
  15. Anywheel bike shareOfficial
  16. HelloRide Singapore bikesOfficial
  17. LaundryMart self-service pricesOfficial
  18. Gardens by the Bay admissionOfficial
  19. Mount Elizabeth international patientsOfficial
  20. UK FCDO Singapore healthOfficial
  21. UK FCDO Singapore entry requirementsOfficial
  22. PwC Singapore individual income tax, reviewed 2 July 2026Professional
  23. PwC Singapore corporate income tax, reviewed 2 July 2026Professional
  24. PwC Singapore group taxation and CFCProfessional
  25. PwC Singapore GST and other taxesProfessional
  26. PwC Singapore withholding taxesProfessional
  27. IRAS individual income tax ratesOfficial
  28. IRAS property tax rates from 1 Jan 2025Official
  29. IRAS buyer stamp dutyOfficial
  30. IRAS additional buyer stamp dutyOfficial
  31. PropKaki condo medians from URA caveats, 12 months to October 2026Secondary
  32. Singapore FinTech Festival, 18-20 November 2026Official
  33. MOM ONE Pass eligibility, S$30,000Official
  34. MOM work pass exempt activitiesOfficial
  35. Singapore AirlinesOfficial
  36. MOT: Jetstar Asia ceased 31 July 2025Official
  37. Straits Times: Scoot taking Jetstar Asia routesNews
  38. 328 Katong Laksa, East Coast RoadOfficial
  39. Birds of Paradise gelatoOfficial
  40. Food Playground, 24A Sago StreetOfficial
  41. LeVeL33 microbreweryOfficial
  42. BrewerkzOfficial
  43. National Gallery Singapore visitOfficial
  44. Singapore Art Museum, Tanjong Pagar DistriparkOfficial
  45. The Fullerton Hotel, built 1928Official
  46. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, 288 South Bridge RoadOfficial
  47. Sultan MosqueOfficial
  48. Changi Chapel and MuseumOfficial
  49. Battlebox at Fort CanningOfficial
  50. Singapore Botanic Gardens, UNESCO, freeOfficial
  51. Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveOfficial
  52. East Coast ParkOfficial
  53. Mount Faber Peak and cable carOfficial
  54. Marina Bay Sands casino entry levyOfficial
  55. The Projector closed 19 August 2025News
  56. Lazada Singapore and RedMartOfficial
  57. FairPriceOfficial
  58. SingPostOfficial
  59. Ninja Van SingaporeOfficial
  60. LTA active mobility device rulesOfficial
  61. Esplanade - Theatres on the BayOfficial
  62. NParks Park Connector NetworkOfficial
  63. Dhoby Ghaut MRT, NSL, NEL and CCLReference
  64. Pan Island ExpresswayReference
  65. East Coast ParkwayReference
  66. Ayer Rajah Expressway and Tuas Second LinkReference
  67. MerlionReference
  68. Alliance Française de SingapourOfficial
  69. Fitness First SingaporeOfficial
  70. PURE360, Pure Yoga redirectOfficial
  71. The Whole Kitchen vegan shopOfficial
  72. Play Nation games cafesOfficial
  73. Wine ConnectionOfficial
  74. Singapore Grand PrixOfficial
  75. Consumer Product Safety Office, Type G and Type M plugsOfficial
  76. Free table tennis and ActiveSG rates, updated 14 October 2026Secondary
  77. the Hive Carpenter and rooftop cafeOfficial
  78. Shopee SingaporeOfficial
  79. Mount Elizabeth room rates and Orchard phoneOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery RedMart (via Lazada), FairPrice Online RedMart, Lazada's online grocery, and FairPrice (fairprice.com.sg).
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Fitness First, Anytime Fitness (widest coverage), GymmBoxx (affordable public option) Fitness First Singapore (fitnessfirst.com.sg) is the main full-service chain. A current…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 24% (for income above $1,000,000 SGD) 24% on resident chargeable income above S$1,000,000 (year of assessment 2024 onwards)…
    • Highway Access Extensive network: PIE (Pan Island Expressway), ECP (East Coast Parkway), AYE (Ayer Rajah… The Pan Island Expressway runs 42.8 km from the East Coast Parkway near Changi to Tuas…
    • Historic Buildings The Fullerton Hotel, CHIJMES, National Museum of Singapore The Fullerton Building, a neoclassical landmark of 1928 on the Singapore River, gazetted a…
    • Historical Sites Fort Canning Park, Battlebox, Changi Chapel and Museum The Battlebox, the WWII bunker at Fort Canning, and Changi Chapel and Museum.
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average fixed broadband speed of 250+ Mbps; 5G coverage 95%+ Ookla median download in September 2026 was 667.71 Mbps on fixed broadband (global rank 1)…
    • Language Classes Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut, skillsfuture-funded Mandarin courses Alliance Française de Singapour for adult French group classes. The homepage showed a…
    • Laundry Services Laundrymart (Self-service kiosks), Piing! (On-demand app delivery) LaundryMart is 24 hours. A 10 kg wash with detergent is S$5 (S$6 with softener); the River…
    • Libraries & Study Spots National Library (Victoria St), library@orchard (Design focused) National Gallery Singapore lists a Rotunda Library and Archive on its visit page, next to…
    • Local Brewery Brewerkz (Riverside Point), Level33 (World's highest urban microbrewery) Brewerkz at Riverside Point, and LeVeL33, which calls itself the world's highest…
    • Local Heritage Peranakan culture (Intan Museum), Hawker culture (UNESCO Heritage) Peranakan (Nonya) cooking, the Straits Chinese and Malay mix, and hawker-centre food. The…
    • Local Markets Tiong Bahru Market (Wet market), Geylang Serai Market Tiong Bahru Market, Old Airport Road Food Centre, and the Geylang Serai area for Malay…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Dhoby Ghaut MRT (Interchange for 3 lines), City Hall, and Raffles Place Dhoby Ghaut MRT, under the east end of Orchard Road, is the interchange for the…
    • Museums & Art Venues National Gallery Singapore, ArtScience Museum, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark National Gallery Singapore, a short walk from Victoria Concert Hall, and Singapore Art…
    • Music Scene The Projector (Indie), Marquee (Mainstream/EDM), Blu Jaz Cafe (Jazz) Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay for concerts. The Projector indie cinema closed on 19…
    • Must-See Landmarks Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park Gardens by the Bay (non-resident adult Flower Dome and Cloud Forest S$46), Marina Bay…
    • National Parks Nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO Site), Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve There is no large wilderness national park. The Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO, free, 1…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes MacRitchie Reservoir (TreeTop Walk), Pulau Ubin (Rustic island) Pulau Ubin, a S$4 bumboat from Changi Point, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens at 1 Cluny…
    • Networking Events Launchpad (Startup events), Singapore Fintech Festival, Meetup.com groups like 'Singapore… Singapore FinTech Festival, 18-20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO, with an SFF MeetUp…
    • Parcel Delivery Service SingPost, NinjaVan, J&T Express SingPost and Ninja Van.
    • Popular International Cuisine Din Tai Fung (Taiwanese), Pizzeria Mozza (Italian), Burnt Ends (Australian BBQ) Japanese, Korean, Thai and European rooms sit next to the Chinese, Malay and Indian hawker…
    • Population Approximately 5.9 million 6.21 million at end-June 2026 (6,208,500 total), including 4.23 million residents.
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (British style three-pin) 230 V at 50 Hz. Everyday appliances use the 13 A Type G three-pin plug; some…
    • Property Tax Yes, progressive rates based on Annual Value (AV) of the property Yes, on the Annual Value (estimated market rent). Owner-occupier homes, from 1 January…
    • Property Transaction Tax Buyer's Stamp Duty (up to 6%) + Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners (60%) Buyer's stamp duty on residential property runs from 1% to 6% of price or market value (6%…
    • Public Transport Passes Ez-Link card or SimplyGo (use your own credit card). Monthly Travel Pass (~$128 SGD) The Adult Monthly Travel Pass is S$122 for unlimited basic bus and train rides (not…
    • Regional Travel Bus/Train to Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Ferry to Batam/Bintan (Indonesia) from Tanah Merah Pulau Ubin is a S$4 one-way bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Westward, the Ayer…
    • Religious Sites Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Sultan Mosque Buddha Tooth Relic Temple at 288 South Bridge Road, Chinatown; Sultan Mosque in Kampong…
    • SIM Card Singtel, StarHub, M1. Prepaid Hi! SIM from Singtel (100GB for $15 SGD) Singtel, M1, StarHub and Simba sell prepaid SIMs; bring your passport. M1's retailer…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mount Faber Peak, Henderson Waves bridge, SkyVille@Dawson (Public roof garden) Mount Faber Peak, reached by the Singapore Cable Car from HarbourFront Tower 2, and…
    • Short Term Rentals Lyf Funan ($2,800+/mo), Heritage Collection ($2,200+/mo). Note: Airbnb has a 3-month legal… Stays under three consecutive months in a private home, including Airbnb-style lets, are…
    • Social Events for Expats Internations Singapore, Expat Living Singapore events, and Singapore Cricket Club social… the Hive Carpenter includes community events with membership. Alliance Française de…
    • Street Art Haji Lane, Everton Park murals by Yip Yew Chong not set
    • Street Food Stalls Old Airport Road Food Centre, Newton Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat Hawker centres. Closer in, Old Airport Road Food Centre (Dakota MRT), Tiong Bahru Market…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $28,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $1,120,000 SGD) Core Central Region condos and apartments had a median of S$2,739 per sq ft in the 12…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $16,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $640,000 SGD) Outside Central Region condos and apartments had a median of S$1,878 per sq ft over the…
    • Table Tennis Spots Community Clubs (CC) islandwide via OnePA portal Free indoor tables at Esplanade, Marina Bay and Bayshore MRT stations (bring your own…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and meets WHO standards directly from the tap Safe to drink from the tap. PUB treats it to its drinking-water regulations and WHO…
    • Tax System Territorial tax system (Generally no tax on foreign-sourced income) Territorial. Singapore-source income is taxed whether or not you are resident. Foreign…
    • Tech Repair Services Sim Lim Square (Central hub for all electronics/repairs) Sim Lim Square, the electronics mall for phones, parts and repairs.
    • Theater Venues Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Victoria Theatre Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, on the Marina Bay waterfront.
    • Top International Airline Singapore Airlines (SIA) Singapore Airlines, the home carrier at Changi.
    • Top Regional Airline Jetstar Asia, Scoot (Budget) Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost airline. Jetstar Asia ceased Singapore operations on…
    • VAT 9% GST (Goods and Services Tax) 9% GST. Shops must show GST-inclusive prices. Restaurant and hotel bills marked ++ add 10%…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options The Whole Kitchen (CBD), Afterglow (Keong Saik), WellSmoocht The Whole Kitchen sells vegan and dairy-free meals. Hawker centres often have an Indian…
    • Wine Bars Wine Connection (Widely available/affordable), RVLT (Natural wines, Carpenter St) Wine Connection (wineconnection.com.sg) is the widely available wine seller. A current bar…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga Movement (various locations, ~$30/class), Pure Yoga (Ngee Ann City) Pure Yoga's Singapore site redirects to PURE (pure-360.com.sg), the studio group. A…

    full-depth rewrite from generated text. Population about 5.9 million to 6.21 million at end-June 2026; Internet Speed 250+ Mbps to Ookla September 2026 medians 667.71 Mbps fixed and 238.83 Mbps mobile; Currency 1 USD about 1.34 SGD to 1.279 SGD on 19 October 2026; SIM Card Singtel 100 GB for S$15 to M1 S$12 for 30 days and 500 GB, plus Singtel hi! Tourist S$15 and S$30 plans; Accommodation and Short Term Rentals from named Airbnb-style rooms to Cove from S$1,100 and the URA three-month rule (serviced apartments seven days); Budget Accommodation from Wink hostel to dorms about S$20-40; Best Coworking Space from The Working Capitol about S$450 to the Hive Carpenter, day pass S$30 and hot desk from S$275; Best Cafe for Work from Five Oars and Genius Central to Hive Cafe; Networking Events and Social Events for Expats to Singapore FinTech Festival 18-20 November 2026 and Hive or Alliance Française events; Best Beach Nearby from Tanjong Beach to East Coast Park; Top Regional Airline from Jetstar Asia to Scoot after Jetstar Asia ceased 31 July 2025; Public Transport Passes from about S$128 to the S$122 Adult Monthly Travel Pass; Regional Travel priced the Pulau Ubin bumboat at S$4 and dropped unverified Batam fares; Best Local Dish to Try kept Katong laksa at 328's East Coast Road addresses and dropped unverified Tian Tian; Vegan/Vegetarian Options and Best Dessert Spots dropped Afterglow and 2am:dessertbar; Music Scene dropped The Projector after it closed 19 August 2025; Yoga & Wellness Centers from Yoga Movement to PURE; Birdwatching Locations from Jurong Lake Gardens and Pasir Ris Park to Sungei Buloh; Studio and bedroom purchase prices updated to PropKaki medians from URA caveats for the 12 months to October 2026 (about S$29,480 per m2 in the Core Central Region and S$20,210 per m2 outside); Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads and Property Tax rewritten to the PwC July 2026 and IRAS figures, including the non-resident 15% employment concession, the partnership remittance rule, and owner-occupier rates to 32%. Street Art, Bonfire-Friendly Spots and Community Centers left blank. Also renamed or repriced: Power (Type M called out), Banking for Expats (DBS, Trust and Revolut dropped), Cashless Friendly (GST and ++), Best Taxi/Ride App (Tada and Zig dropped), Bike/Scooter Rental (footpath ban dropped; LTA device limits added), Highway Access (lengths), Main Train/Transit Hub (City Hall and Raffles Place dropped as co-hubs), Best Hospital (Orchard desk, S$931 single room), Gyms & Fitness Centers (Anytime Fitness and GymmBoxx dropped), Laundry Services (S$5 for 10 kg), Best Food Delivery App (foodpanda and Deliveroo dropped), Affordable Shopping Spots (Don Don Donki dropped), E-commerce/Online Store (Amazon.sg dropped), Bar/Nightlife Area (Telok Ayer replaced by Club Street), Wine Bars (RVLT dropped), Street Food Stalls (Tiong Bahru Market added), Popular International Cuisine, Must-See Landmarks (S$46 conservatories), Museums & Art Venues (ArtScience Museum dropped), Annual Events (Chinese New Year light-up dropped), Theater Venues (Victoria Theatre dropped), Cooking Classes (24A Sago Street), Art Galleries (Gillman Barracks dropped), Historic Buildings (CHIJMES dropped), Local Heritage (hawker UNESCO claim dropped), Nearby Nature Escapes (MacRitchie dropped), Cycling/Walking Paths (Southern Ridges about 9 km), Scenic Viewpoints (SkyVille dropped), Parcel Delivery Service (J&T dropped), Table Tennis Spots, Language Classes (Goethe-Institut dropped), Libraries & Study Spots, Gaming Lounges (Bountie Arena dropped), Casino & Gaming Halls (levy added; Resorts World Sentosa dropped), Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, VAT, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads. Source

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