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Living in Singapore
Singapore At a Glance
Location
Singapore is an island republic situated between
Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore is approximately 137 km north
of the equator, or about one degree north of the equator with
a land area of 685.4 sq km, or approximately 3.5 times the size
of Washington DC. |
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Population
Singapore's multi-cultural society of over 4 million is
reflected in its major ethnic groups: the Chinese (76%),
Malays (13.7%), Indians (8.4%), and Eurasians
and minority groups (1.8%). Each community
has its unique practices, religions and festivals. |
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Languages
English is the language of administration, business, and technology.
The official languages are English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay and
Tamil. |
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Climate
The tropical climate makes Singapore warm and wet most of the
year. Temperatures range from
25.2°C to 32° C. |
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Currency
The local currency is Singapore dollars. Other than
The Singapore dollar, the US and Australian dollar, Yen and British
pound are also widely accepted at major shopping centres and
restaurants. |
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Getting Around
Getting around the city and the suburbs is a breeze with Singapore's
extensive and reliable public transport system. |
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Food
Singaporeans are passionate about food and eating. In this cosmopolitan
and multicultural city, you can expect a wide selection of international cuisines. |
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| * For more information
about Singapore, please visit www.visitsingapore.com.
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| Living Expenses in Singapore |
| Item |
Cost per month |
| Accommodation |
$200 - $1,500
(Rental varies with location, accommodation type,
demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing) |
| Utilities |
$50 - $80 |
| Food |
$300 - $450
(Based on $10-$15 a day for 3 meals) |
| Public Transport |
$100 |
| Telecommunications |
$50
(Varies with usage and promotional packages subscribed) |
| Books & Stationery |
$30 - $100
(Varies according to course) |
| Medical Hospitalization Insurance |
$20 - $300
(Depending on insurance policy) |
| Personal expenses |
$200 - $300
(Varies according to personal needs) |
| Please note that the average estimates serve as
a reference only. |
Embassy / Consulate
There are Embassies and High Commissions here to lend assistance to
their citizens in Singapore. Please contact them
directly for their operating hours.
For a complete list of Embassies and High Commissions in Singapore,
click
here.
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