🇸🇬 Singapore - Money Manual

Travel with Niyo Singapore
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Currency: Singaporean Dollar (SGD) :dollar:

  • :singapore: SGD 1 = :india: INR 63

At the Airport :flight_departure:

Item Price Payment Method
Sim card (Singtel or M1) From SGD 12 :dollar: Cash / :credit_card: Card
eVisa fees Via authorized agent :credit_card: Card
MRT/Bus from Changi Airport From SGD 1 :dollar: Cash / :credit_card: Card
Grab / SG Taxi Varies :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash

:bulb: Pro Tip: Buy a multi-attraction pass for sights, free local transit, and hop-on-hop-off bus service. Save big! :moneybag::bus::classical_building:

Money Forms in Singapore :currency_exchange:

  1. SGD cash * :dollar:
  2. Zero forex card (primary) :credit_card:
  3. USD/EUR (spare cash) :dollar:
  4. Backup: More zero forex cards or international ATM cards :credit_card:
  • *Spend before leaving Singapore (reduced value outside, except in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia)

Payment Acceptance :credit_card::dollar:

Location Cash Card
Some minimarkets :white_check_mark: :x:
Hotels :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Restaurants :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Supermarkets :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:

Activities & Transport :man_walking::biking_woman::bus:

Service Payment Method
Walking tours (tips) :dollar: Cash
Budget & premium excursions :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash
Public transport :credit_card: Card (Bus card) / :dollar: Cash
Bike/Car rental :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash
Hawker centres (street food) :dollar: Cash
MRT/Metro and Bus :credit_card: Card (Bus card)

Important Tip :bangbang:

:white_check_mark: Always choose to pay in SGD when using a card
:x: Never choose the INR value on the screen (includes high conversion fees)

Using ATMs in Singapore :atm:

  • Withdraw maximum SGD amount allowed to minimize fees
  • ATMs without Visa fees: UOB Bank and OCBC Bank (subject to change, check ATM screen)
  • Find local money changers in Little India or Chinatown for better rates
  • :hotel: Avoid changing money in hotels and hostels
  • :beach_umbrella: Avoid touristy areas for money exchange

Daily Budget Guide :moneybag:

Type of Spend Starting From
Stay Hostels: SGD 25
Hotels: SGD 100
Food Street food: SGD 2 (Hawker Centres)
Transport MRT/Bus: SGD 1 (use a card for best rates)
Sightseeing Free sights to paid guided tours

:bulb: This is a backpacker’s budget. Adjust upwards for more luxury!

:star2: For more tips from fellow Indian travelers, check out the latest discussions here: [Travel with Niyo]

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