Let's take a look at the overview first.
1. Supplies
Singapore cuisine is a blend of Chinese food and malaysian cuisine, with a unique flavor, and the mixed "Nyonya cuisine" is even more unique. Many food centers in Singapore provide international food fast food such as Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese and Thai. Schools usually have canteens and restaurants. Generally speaking, students eat about S $300-S $450 a month.
go shopping
On holidays or sundays, going to the streets is inevitable. As a shopping center and tourist paradise in Asia, there are many kinds of commercial buildings in Singapore, so it is essential to buy school supplies, beloved gifts or necessities. Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Shilong Bamboo Knife and Kela Wharf flea market are all good places to go on Sundays. It is also one of the necessary leisure activities for friends to go shopping in the park. In short, the cost depends on their life planning.
Step 3 communicate
Singapore has developed communications, with a household telephone penetration rate of 65,438+0,000%, a public telephone system covering all districts, and low telephone charges. The international long-distance call charge varies from 0.5 yuan-1 yuan per minute. It is cheaper to call China with an IP calling card, ranging from 0. 18 yuan to 0.25 yuan per minute. Each message is 1 yuan, which is cheaper if there is a promotion from related businesses. The total monthly expenditure is generally between S $ 30- 100.
Step 4 transport
Singapore has fast traffic and few traffic jams. The subway is safe and comfortable, punctual and fast, and the price is low. Bus lines are also spread all over the island, which is safe and convenient. There are more than 10000 taxis in Singapore to serve people in need, with 24-hour call service. Students attending public schools can enjoy preferential transportation. The average student transportation fee is about S $80/month.
Then let's take a look at the common sense of food, clothing, housing and transportation
1. Yi language
The temperature in Singapore is warm and humid all year round. Students studying in Singapore can bring more T-shirts, casual shorts and other clothes, but the dorms in Singapore are all air-conditioned, and students still have to wear long-sleeved pajamas at night. There is also the need to bring formal clothes and wear them on formal occasions, such as the school's welcome party and various activities.
Eat something
Breakfast: milk and bread around 2 yuan, lunch at school 3-4 yuan, dinner 3-4 yuan. The whole day is about 10 Singapore dollars.
In Singapore, there are many food centers. In major food centers, you can eat fast food from Indian, Malaysian, China and other countries in the world, and the price per serving is about S $2 to S $5. Generally speaking, students eat between S $300 and S $50 per month.
life
Renting a house in Singapore Renting a house in Singapore (renting a house by one person, sharing it), the factors that affect the house price (whether there is a landlord, whether he can cook, whether he is in the city center, whether he is sharing it with two people or sharing it with three people). The average level is S $250 to S $300 (whether water, electricity and gas include negotiating with the landlord).
Generally speaking, only government polytechnics and universities provide partial accommodation, while government primary and secondary schools and private universities in Singapore do not provide accommodation. As an international student in Singapore, you can solve the accommodation problem in the following ways:
Mode 1: Choose an international student apartment, which is characterized by large scale, complete equipment and world-class management, and can accommodate 400 to 5,500 students. Generally, students in apartments are provided with food, accommodation, laundry, academic supervision, medical care and other services, but the accommodation fee is very expensive, about S $65,438+0,500 per month.
Mode 2: luxury bungalow student apartment, where the conditions are also excellent. Generally, it can accommodate 10 to 20 people, but there are also 2 or 3 people, which are used for moving, eating, living, washing and ironing, academic supervision and so on. The cost is about S $900 yuan per month.
Mode 3: government apartments or private apartments, including single rooms, two rooms and one living room to five rooms and one living room, generally only include accommodation, and the cost is relatively low. Each room is about 350 Singapore dollars per month, and the rent usually starts at least three months.
China students will live in student apartments while studying in Singapore, and some students will live in China families. For students living in China families, they will feel more cordial, which will make it easier to integrate into the local environment. Moreover, it is generally shared by two people, so international students can help each other and save some parents' expenses. The price of this kind of house varies according to the geographical location, but generally speaking, it is not expensive and most families can afford it.
Step 4: OK.
Singapore's public transportation system is very developed, and you can get to almost any place in Singapore by going out and taking basic means of transportation. International students can also apply for local e-cartoons in Singapore, so it will be more favorable and convenient to take public transportation. International students should also pay attention to the local traffic rules in Singapore and abide by the traffic laws in Singapore.
The monthly fee is about SGD 30 to SGD 45. There are buses and subways all over the country, and the traffic is very convenient. Ordinary residents live 0/0 minutes away from the subway/kloc. Private cars are restricted, but they are not expensive. Mercedes-Benz averages 70,000 to 65,438+10,000 Singapore dollars. Taxi starting price is SGD 2.3 yuan.
Living anywhere, transportation is an important issue. Land transportation in Singapore is very developed (subway, bus, taxi, etc.). ), providing a very convenient service for local people. Generally speaking, students' transportation expenses are about S $80 yuan per month.