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The unit of currency is the Singapore dollar (comprising 100¢). There are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢ and $1 coins, while notes come in $2, $5, $10, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 denominations. There's also a $10,000 note.
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Singapore's official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English; many Singaporeans drift between several of these with dazzling ease. Locals also speak the colloquial Singlish – a slang mix of English, Malay and Hokkien.
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| Singapore | 9.00 am | 12 noon | 5.00 pm | | Melbourne | 11.00 am | 2.00 pm | 7.00 pm | | London | 1.00 am | 4.00 am | 9.00 am | | New York | 8.00 pm* | 11.00 pm* | 4.00 am | | Tokyo | 10.00 am | 1.00 pm | 6.00 pm | | Wellington | 1.00 pm | 4.00 pm | 9.00 pm | | Los Angeles | 5.00 pm* | 8.00 pm* | 1.00 am |
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Singapore's public transport is plentiful and varied. You have the option of using metered taxis, the MRT subway system or the convenient bus services, or you can get around on the water by ferry or bumboat.
Rents are high, regardless of how near or far from the city centre you are. Be sure to ask if the prices quoted include all taxes. The Straits Times has listings of rooms available in private flats. Singapore's medical institutions are first-rate and generally a lot cheaper than in the West, and there are clinics catering specifically to expats.
It's also worth knowing that when exchanging business cards offer yours humbly, name-side up, pinching the card between the thumb and forefinger of both hands. Be sure to carefully read the details on any proffered cards, and don't put them away before the offeree does.
The ANZ Guide to Singapore provides a wealth of information on day-to-day living, including valuable resources to help you get settled. Information includes shopping, banking and business hours, transport information, help with finding accommodation and schooling, details of the Singapore health system plus some great tips on leisure, food, wine, etiquette and much more.
All travel and tourism related content about the destination has been provided by Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. ANZ has not checked the accuracy or reliability of such content and makes no representations or warranties in relation thereto.
