ABOUT SINGAPORE
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courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
Weather
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the
year. The average daytime temperature is 31°C (88°F), dropping to around 24°C (75°F) in
the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from
November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.
Travelling within Singapore
Be it the bus, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or
taxi cabs, getting around Singapore is a breeze.
Money Matters
The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can
be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and
hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located
everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main
credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Cell Phone Usage
Singapore’s international dialing code is +(65). While in Singapore and if you have
international roaming service on your cell phone, you don’t have to press +(65) as it will
automatically connect you to the local numbers here.
Electricity
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. On request, most hotels will
provide transformers to visitors with electrical appliances of a different voltage, such
as 110-120 volts, 60 cycles per second. When shopping for electrical appliances, do
remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home
country. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type.
Tax Refund Schemes
To enjoy tax-free shopping in Singapore, simply look out for retailers that display the
“Tax Refund” logo on their shop front and spend S$100 in a single receipt to qualify.
About the tax refund schemes >
Visit Your Singapore for more traveling information.
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