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Cost of living in Singapore.
Prices in Singapore are about the same as those in Shanghai and Beijing.
The average spending is S$500 - S$750 per month (equivalent to RMB 2,500 - 3,500). The key is the rent and how much you spend on your usual pocket money.
A meal of Kentucky Chicken (KFC), two pieces of fried chicken, a cup of Coke and a salad** costs S$6 (30 yuan).
A room is usually 200 - 350 SGD per month (depending on the size of the house, location, floor, whether it is convenient, how many people live in a room, whether it includes Internet access, etc.). For two people, it usually costs S$250 per person per month).
Average consumption level:
Dinner: S$200 - S$300 per month.
Transportation: S$60 per month.
**Fee: S$30 per month.
Internet fee: S$30 per month (only $10-15 per month if sharing with people living in the same household).
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Singapore is a city-state, which originally meant the Lion City. According to Malay historical records, around 1150 A.D., the prince of Sumatra's kingdom of Sri Buddha, Panna, arrived on the island by boat and saw a black beast, which the locals told was a lion, so it was called the "Lion City". Singapore is a homonym for the Sanskrit word "Lion City", and because the local residents are deeply influenced by Indian culture, they like to use Sanskrit as a place name.
The lion has the characteristics of being brave and vigorous, so it is natural to use it as a place name. In the past, overseas Chinese mostly called it "Xi La", which means "strait" in Malay, and some called it Sin Chew and Star Island because of its small size.
Nicknames: Sin Chew, Star Island.
Area: sq km (Singapore Department of Statistics, 2005).
Capital: Singapore (Singapore).
Time difference: 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and the same as Beijing time.
Independence Day: August 9 (1965).
National flag: It consists of two equal horizontal rectangles of red on the top and white on the bottom, with a ratio of 3 2 to 3 2 in length and width. There is a white crescent moon and five white five-pointed stars in the upper left corner.
Red represents the equality of human beings, and white symbolizes purity and virtue; The crescent moon symbolizes the nation, and the five stars represent the idea that the country is building democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality. The combination of the crescent moon and the five stars is tight and orderly, symbolizing the spirit of unity and mutual assistance among the people of Singapore.
National Emblem: It consists of coat of arms, lions, tigers and other motifs. The red shield is inlaid with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star, which has the same meaning as the national flag.
To the left of the red shield is a lion, which is the symbol of Singapore, which means "Lion City" in Malay; On the right is a tiger symbolizing the historical connection between Singapore and Malaysia. Underneath the red shield are golden palm foliage, and the blue band at the bottom reads "Forward, Singapore!" in Malay. ”
National Anthem: "Go On, Singapore".
National Flower: A orchid flower called Zhuojin Vandera is the national flower. Southeast Asia is commonly known as orchids as orchids. Cultivated by Ms Cheuk Kam Bandala, the flowers are beautiful and dignified, with strong vitality, which symbolizes the temperament of Singaporeans and the spirit of hard work and hard work.
State dignitaries: Lee Kuan Yew, Senior Minister of the Cabinet, who served as Prime Minister for a long time after Singapore's independence in 1965, resigned as Prime Minister in November 1990 and became Senior Minister of the Cabinet; Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, who became Prime Minister in November 1990; The current Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, was sworn in on 12 August 2004 as Singapore's third Prime Minister, was elected as the new Secretary-General of the Singapore People's Action Party in December, and was re-elected as Singapore's Prime Minister in May 2006, sworn in on 30 May. Nathan, elected to the Republic of Singapore on 18 August 1999, was formally sworn in on 1 September and re-elected in September 2005.
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Singapore has a good environment, sound public facilities, excellent air quality, convenient transportation, shopping and eating.
The small environment depends on the area you live in, and every city has its bustling and remote places.
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1. Climate and geography--- is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, at the entrance and exit of the Strait of Malacca, adjacent to Malaysia across the Strait of Johor in the north, and facing Indonesia across the Strait of Singapore in the south. It consists of the main island of Singapore and 63 nearby islands, covering an area of 710 square kilometers, of which Singapore Island accounts for 88 5 of the country's area, and Jurong, Dek Kwong and Ubin are the three outer islands. Singapore has a tropical maritime climate, with high temperature and rain all year round, with an average annual temperature of 24 32
The coldest month is January, with an average annual rainfall of around 2,400 mm, and the rainy season is from November to February. Singapore has high humidity, with an average daily relative humidity of 84% and can reach 100% during the rainy season
Located at the equator, Singapore has a typical tropical maritime climate, with no obvious four seasons and little temperature change throughout the year. With an average annual temperature of 23-31 degrees Celsius, Singapore is warm all year round, and the climate in Singapore is very warm all year round, so travelers only need to bring a pair of rain gear and wear light cotton clothing.
2--Green vegetation--- the city is tidy. Flowers are blooming everywhere, green trees are abundant, and the woods are verdant, Singapore is a beautiful and clean island country, with flowers and greenery almost everywhere in the 680 square kilometers of land, enjoying the reputation of "Garden City". Paying equal attention to environmental maintenance and construction is a major feature of environmental management in Singapore.
Singapore** has set environmental targets such as "clean drinking water, clean air, clean land, safe food, a beautiful living environment and a low rate of infectious diseases" to remedy the environmental legacy of industrialization through sound laws, careful planning, strict enforcement and management in place. Currently, 40% of Singapore's manufacturing waste has been recycled. Industrial wastewater in Singapore must be treated before being discharged, and purified reclaimed water can be reused for industrial use.
Singapore has set up a vehicle exhaust monitoring system on major roads, and vehicles that do not meet the "Euro 2" emission standards have been banned. On buses in Singapore, you can often see a notice saying "S$1,000 fine for littering". Violators will receive a ticket, and failure to pay the fine on time will result in a court arraignment.
In addition, violators will be summoned by the relevant departments to act as negative instructors, wearing costumes that mark garbage bugs and sweeping the streets in public. Littering cigarette butts, spitting, climbing flowers and trees, destroying lawns, and driving smoky vehicles are subject to similar punishments.
Most people think that New Zealand and Australia are green paradises, which are better than China and at most Europe and the United States. But compared to Singapore, it is not a grade.
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1.Singapore's laws are strict, with a fine of S$200 for littering, as well as volunteering to pick up garbage.
2.It rains almost every day in Singapore, which washes away all the dirt, and the sewers are exceptional! The deepest part is more than 2 meters deep! No amount of rain will clog up!
3.Road cleaning is carried out on a contract basis.
4.The air is moist.
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Because Singapore will be fined 10,000 for eating a chewing gum.
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June 21 According to AFP, Singapore's air pollution index (PSI) exceeded the 400 mark on the 21st, which means that Singapore's current air-like conditions may cause health problems such as disease.
Previously, it was reported that smoke from the "burning" fire in Sumatra, Indonesia, has had a serious impact on local traffic and neighboring Singapore and Malaysia for several days. Singapore's air quality began to deteriorate on the 19th, and by 10 o'clock that night, the air pollution index reached 320, breaking the country's historical record.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has asked people to stay inside as much as possible and avoid long outdoor activities. On the 20th, the Director General of Singapore's Environment Bureau led a delegation to Indonesia. They will hold urgent talks with Indonesia** and ask the latter to extinguish the forest fires in Sumatra.
The dry season from June to September in Indonesia is prone to forest fires, and farmers and workers are accustomed to clearing their fields through traditional fire farming, making this period the peak of fires.
It's better not to go!! For just a few days, it's not a big problem!!
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Don't come now, the weather is reported to be going to last for weeks, if not months.
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It's best to wait until the rainy season.
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