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What is the cheapest way to travel around Singapore?

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) The MRT is a cheap, fast and convenient way for you to get around Singapore. The trains are frequent, arriving about every 5 minutes, as well as extremely clean and safe.



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Public buses are cheap, easy to take and cover virtually every corner of Singapore. They operate from 6am to midnight every day and fares are often the cheapest mode of transportation. There are also several bus routes especially useful to sightseers.

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Pros and Cons of STP The Singapore Tourist Pass is catered towards travellers coming over for a quick holiday. So you can ride any number of rides on buses, MRT and LRT. The 3-day pass option also comes with a bundle package which includes exclusive perks and discounts offered by Changi Recommends.

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Currency. The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and taxis in Singapore.

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It certainly is possible to live in Singapore on just $1,000 a month, though it does come with a few obvious sacrifices, such as: Living as minimally as possible, with close to no frills in the budget; Being willing to do things that others won't (a good example of this is dumpster diving.

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In Singapore tipping is not customary, the country does not have a tipping culture and in some areas including the airport, tipping is not allowed.

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If you are entering or leaving Singapore carrying a total value of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI)* exceeding S$20,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency), you are required by law to submit a full and accurate report to the Singapore Police Force.

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Our normal advice here is to allow S$100 per person per day, which will cover your basic expenses.

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Carrying your passport is not mandatory in Singapore, except when you have committed a crime or need official services. Below are tips on how to protect your passport: Make copies: The police accept digital and hard passport copies instead of original passports during random checks.

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What is the safest way to take money to Singapore? To avoid carrying too much cash, and to cut out the costs of foreign transaction fees, using a travel money card from a digital provider like Wise or Revolut can be a good choice.

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