Prices in Singapore

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Prices in Singapore are quite high, this state is one of the most expensive in the world.
Shopping and souvenirs

Local shopping centers are fixed prices and bargaining is not appropriate, but the markets can ask the seller to make you a discount of 15-20%. Best bargain you can make during the "Great Singapore Sale" (May-June), when prices on the goods can reach 70%.
Singapore should bring:

     Chinese silk, painted with watercolors, "singing" vases decorated Buddhist ornament (they sing from contact special pestle), fans made from textiles as well as sandalwood, pictures of stones, appliances and electronics;
     Spices, sweets, smoked pork flavored coffee.

In Singapore, you can buy a figurine of the Merlion (lion-fish) - from $ 8, a silk umbrella from $ 16, silk fan - from $ 8 Golden Orchid - from $ 50, a set of spices - from $ 8, pictures of stones - from $ 800 , batik handmade - from $ 10, Chinese vases - from $ 16.
Tours & Activities

On a sightseeing tour of Singapore, you will learn about the history of the city, on the background sfotografiruetes Merlion Statue, and admire the skyscrapers built in the business district, City, stroll around Chinatown (China Town), visit a Hindu temple of Sri Mariamman Temple. In addition, as part of this tour you will visit the factory where processed and semi- precious stones (Singapore factory has an art gallery of stone). The cost of this tour is about $ 70.

On the tour, "Ethnic Quarters + pedicab" you will visit ethnic neighborhoods in Singapore, having learned there about religion, culture and traditions of the various communities. You may be able to walk down the street Bussora, admire the city's main mosque and the former palace of the Sultan. A district of Bugis, you can ride on a trishaw to the Indian quarter where you can not only walk, but also to get into one of the shops fruits, gifts and flowers. This tour costs about $ 40.

If you want, you can go to the zoo "Night Safari". This entertainment will cost you $ 49 per adult and $ 33 - per child (Cost includes ticket + tram to move around the zoo).

No less interesting, you can spend time at the Singapore Zoo "Zoo Free & Easy". Admission fee and tram to move around the zoo - $ 41 (adult) / $ 27 (children).
transport

The cable car, subway, trolley, buses, monorails, high-speed trams - the perfect transport for movement on the Singapore city. Buy tickets for all modes of transport can be at the ticket office or machines: it can be as individual tickets and versatile - Singapore Tourist Pass (it costs $ 8) or EZ-Link (its cost - $ 9). How to get to the subway will cost you $ 0.8-2.2, light rail - $ 0.8-1.6, Monorail - from $ 2.4, a cable car - about $ 0.8, and the city bus - 0 , 4-1,6 $.

If you - the economy traveler, the holiday in Singapore, you will be able to meet the $ 30-35 per day for 1 person (in a cheap hotel accommodation and meals in inexpensive cafe). But if you decide to stay in a hotel of the middle class and eat in good restaurants, your minimum daily expenditure will amount to $ 80 for 1 person.

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Shopping in Singapore


Singapore - port, it delivered the goods of different areas and classes - from expensive and exclusive to cheap Chinese souvenirs, this is one of the largest commercial and industrial centers of Southeast Asia. In shopping centers in Singapore pleasantly pleased service and a variety of high-end products.
Where and what to buy in Singapore

Orchard Road - Singapore Trade Centre, here the largest number of shops, restaurants and hotels. In one of its shopping centers - Paragon can buy things from Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Valentino, Prada and other designers and fashion houses. For prestigious brands of clothing and footwear Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Paul Smith can go to the shopping arcade at the Hilton, which is also located on Orchard Road.
Shopping center «Delfi» known a wide range of crystal factories Waterford crystal and Wedgwood china, and still there are many boutiques with clothes and shoes of good quality.
Same Orchard Road, in the shopping center «Far East» you will find a gallery Kwok, where you can choose china, including antique and rare, jade sculptures, product master carvers of ivory. In the jewelry store House of Hung can buy quality jewelry, precious stones and diamonds.
The most popular place among tourists is shopping «Centrepoint», in which there are many boutiques selling everything they want: books, cosmetics, oriental rugs, toys, electronics, household goods and textiles.
Built in the shape of a human hand Suntec City Mall with rides, fountains, tropical oasis inside attracts except shops, the fact that there are often shows and mini-concerts.
Ngee Ann City is different from other shopping centers that before building fairs with good discounts to which you can buy good stuff cheap.
In the area of Chinatown you can buy local souvenirs - silk products, jewelry and jewelry in the traditional style, products of handicrafts, Chinese tea and utensils for tea, and in the shops healers - means Chinese medicine.
Another interesting area - Little India. Here you can buy freshly ground spices, silk saris, jewelry, batik, jewelry boxes. Still here is Mustafa Centre - shop with the lowest prices on products, it works around the clock.

Seasonal sale in Singapore at the end of May to the end of July, discounts at this time reach 80 percent. At that time, accounted for the largest influx of tourists and locals in the shopping centers. In addition to summer sales, there are 3 seasons, discounts at this time - up to 50%.

Tax in Singapore is 3% and can be reimbursed for tourists when shopping for the sum of 300 Singapore dollars. In stores marked with Tax Free Shopping will issue you a check, and return the money after customs clearance.

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Prices in Singapore

One of the most exciting Asian cities considered to Singapore. It is the largest port and trading center of Asia. In this article we will explain what prices in Singapore on accommodations and meals.
What money in Singapore

The national currency serves the Singapore dollar, denoted by SDG. On price tags in your local stores, you can see the symbol $ or S. In Singapore, you can exchange currency at exchange offices or banks. Russian rubles to the exchange are not accepted. Therefore Singapore dollars should buy before leaving for Singapore. You can exchange euros or US dollars. Pay in malls and stores better credit card. In a country accept payment cards of all banking systems.
Where to stay in the tourist

The most prestigious hotels of the city are located on the main street - Orchard Road. Many luxury hotels located in the district of Raffles-Place and Marina Bay. The most famous hotel is the Raffles Hotel. This five-star luxury hotel, a room in which there is a minimum of $ 300. Singapore hotels are the most expensive in Southeast Asia. But the high cost justifies itself rested guaranteed perfect service and maximum comfort. Even in the city budget hotel guests receive basic services. There are non-smoking rooms, and breakfast is included in the room rate. The average stay in Singapore costs about 141 euros per night. In 2 * hotel room costs about 55 euros in 3 * hotel - 110 euros. Tourists can lodge in one of the hotels Amusement Park Marina Bay Sands, at the theme park Universal Studios Singapore or elsewhere. Middle-class housing is concentrated on the west bank of the Singapore River. There are no entertainment venues and attractions, but there is peace and quiet. In residential areas there are many boutiques. Room middle class costs about $ 100. Cheap hotels are in areas of Little India, Balestier and Geylang. Come here vacationers who wish to find a room for a few hours or overnight. The room rate is $ 15-40.
Prices in Singapore for products

Cup of coffee can be ordered in 3 SGD. The same is a carton of milk in the store. Breakfast in the café for 16-18 SGD. dollar. In Singapore, a well-developed system of public power. There is accepted to eat in the food court, which are located in residential neighborhoods and shopping centers. A large dish with meat in an inexpensive food court costs about 3 -5 SGD.
shopping centers

In shopping centers in Singapore are not traded, as there are fixed prices. Discounts may make sellers on the market. Try to get the lowest rates (70% discount), it is necessary to come during the Great Singapore Sale (Great Singapore Sales). It takes place in May and early June.