No 1 to look out for: hot and humid little island

Most common language use: English, followed by Mandarin and Malay

Currency: Singapore Dollar. Approx. USD1 to S$1.70.

Public transport: try the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport, or train) which is sometimes much easier than trying to get a taxi.

No smoking is allow in all air-condition premises.

Food price:
foodcourt price: a can of coke S$1.00-S$1.50, a plate of fish & chip around S$5, a plate of Chinese fried rice S$2-5.
Restaurant price: a can of coke S$2.00-S$4.00, a plate of fish & chip around S$10-S$20, a plate of Chinese fried rice S$4.00-S$25.00

Banks:
Many - local and international. Operating hours generally starts at 9am-10am to 3pm Mon to Fri. Sat from 9am-10am to 12am

Shopping centres operating hours:
Generally 10am to 9pm-10pm everyday

Keep handy the following items:
(1) Tissue papers!
(2) Transitlink card (for taking the trains)
(3) an umbrella (for the unexpected rain)
(4) passport
(5) cash (can't use credit card in foodcourts)

Enjoy your trip here and discover the various faces of Singapore! :)

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