Singapur — A city-state that eats like a nation of chefs.
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Singapur

Singapur Travel Guide

A city-state that eats like a nation of chefs.

BEST TIME: February–April CURRENCY: SGD COORDINATES: 1.35°, 103.82°

Four cultures, one island, and hawker centres where a Michelin star costs $5.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

PRACTICAL INFO

What to know before you go.

Tourist traps, SIM cards, cash vs card, taxis and safety — the city's reality in five questions.

Biggest tourist mistake

Eating every meal in a mall — the city's heart is the hawker centres, and the Michelin stars are there.

SIM card & internet

Singtel/StarHub tourist SIMs at the airport; eSIMs work fine.

Cash or card?

Cards are universal; some hawker stalls still want cash or local QR — carry S$10-20.

Taxi & transport apps

Grab is standard; the MRT reaches nearly everywhere until midnight.

Safety

Crime is near zero; the real caution is fines — gum, litter, jaywalking and eating on the MRT are genuinely penalised.

CITY PULSE

The city's 24-hour rhythm.

Turn the dial to any hour and it tells you where you should be.

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BUDGET

What will it cost me?

Pull the day dial; the estimated per-person cost is calculated instantly.

Total Estimated Budget
$609
$203 / day · 3 gün
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

Singapur budget in detail: daily costs & calculator →

TRAVEL GUIDE

Insider knowledge.

Things you won't find on the first page of a search engine.

Must Do

  • Eat all four cuisines in one day: Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan.
  • Catch the Supertree Grove show at 7:45pm — free.
  • Cable-car to Sentosa, come back along the beach.

Avoid These

  • Chewing gum and littering — the fines are real.
  • Eating at Marina Bay Sands 'because you're there'; hawkers are better.
  • Jaywalking near the CBD — fined.

Tips

  • The EZ-Link card covers MRT, buses and convenience stores.
  • Tropical squalls come and go; carry a light shell.
  • 'Chope' a hawker table by leaving a tissue pack on it.

Hidden Gems

  • Haw Par Villa: a surreal 1930s Chinese-mythology park, free.
  • Tiong Bahru: art-deco streets and the best indie bookshops.
  • Pulau Ubin: 15 minutes by bumboat, 50 years back in time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Singapur: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Singapur?
The best time for Singapur is February–April. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Singapur?
2-3 days is a good start for Singapur's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Singapur expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Singapur is about $203 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Singapur safe?
Crime is near zero; the real caution is fines — gum, litter, jaywalking and eating on the MRT are genuinely penalised.
How is internet and SIM in Singapur?
Singtel/StarHub tourist SIMs at the airport; eSIMs work fine.
Cash or card in Singapur?
Cards are universal; some hawker stalls still want cash or local QR — carry S$10-20.
How is transport and taxi in Singapur?
Grab is standard; the MRT reaches nearly everywhere until midnight.

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