Singapore Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 9.5/10
- Best time to visit
- February–April for least rainfall. Hot and humid year-round.
- Population
- 5.7M
Overview
Singapore is the world's most efficient city — spotlessly clean, flawlessly connected, with a hawker food scene that beats most restaurant cities.
Getting around
MRT is excellent and affordable. Grab for rides. East-West and North-South lines cover the essentials.
Local etiquette
Singapore is multicultural and orderly — eating, drinking, and chewing gum on the MRT are fined, as is littering and jaywalking. Dress modestly at temples and mosques, removing shoes before entering, and use your right hand for eating and passing items. Queue patiently, avoid touching people's heads, and respect the strict cleanliness rules.
Safety
Singapore is one of the safest cities on earth. Laws are strict and enforced.