COUNTRY GUIDE
Singapore
One compact city of many neighbourhoods, better with people to explore it with.
Moving for work, studying for a semester or stopping over between trips: Unmapped helps you find your people in Singapore, meet travelers, expats and locals, and join or start things together.
BASICS
Before you go.
- Language
- English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
- All four are official. English is the common working language, and Malay is the national language.
- Currency
- Singapore dollar ($, SGD)
- Cards and tap payments are used almost everywhere, including on public transport.
- Time zone
- Singapore time, UTC+8
- No daylight saving time.
- Power
- Type G plugs, 230 V
- The three-pin plug with rectangular pins.
- Getting online
- eSIM, SIM or Wi-Fi
- Fast mobile data almost everywhere, and Wi-Fi is common in cafés and malls.
- Emergency
- 999 police · 995 fire & ambulance
- Free to call from any phone.
GETTING AROUND
Easy to move, once you know how.
MRT and buses
The MRT and buses cover the whole island, and contactless cards and phones work at the gates.
Walking
Covered walkways and underground links make walking easier in the heat and the rain.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to use, especially late at night.
Beyond the island
Ferries and the road crossings connect Singapore with neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia.
CITY TO EXPLORE
Where to start.
Singapore is one city, so this guide features it as a whole. Its neighbourhoods each feel different, from heritage streets to waterfront parks.
Singapore
A compact city-state of distinct neighbourhoods, hawker centres, parks and waterfront promenades, all well connected by transit.
Good for · Work · Food · Longer stays
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GOOD TO KNOW
Small things that help.
Hawker centres
Hawker centres are where many people eat every day, with dishes from many cultures at one table.
Heat and rain
It is hot and humid all year, with sudden heavy showers. Many people move between air-conditioned spaces.
Many neighbourhoods
Areas like Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India each have their own food, history and rhythm.
Saving a seat
At busy hawker centres, a packet of tissues on a table often means it's taken.
Tipping
Many restaurants add a service charge, and tipping is generally not expected.
UNMAPPED IN SINGAPORE
Arrive knowing someone.
Open your next city before you land, then use it every day you're there.
Meet people before you move
Open Singapore before you arrive and see who is here now, who is arriving and who lives there.
Ask the City Chat
Ask about neighbourhoods to live in, coworking spaces or which hawker centre to try first.
Join or host something
Find meetups or host your own, like a morning walk in the parks, a food tour or a board game night.
Travel together
Plan a trip around Southeast Asia from Singapore, or post a Buddy Plan for a class or a night out.
FAQ
Questions about Unmapped in Singapore.
Why is only one place featured?
Singapore is a city-state, so this guide features it as a whole. Its neighbourhoods each feel different, and all of them are in Singapore's City Hub.
Can locals use Unmapped too?
Yes. Unmapped is for travelers, expats and locals, and many good plans start with someone who already lives there.
Can I explore Singapore before I arrive?
Yes. Open Singapore, see who is arriving, join the City Chat and share your travel plan before you land.
Can I find people to travel the region with?
Yes. Share your route as a trip, or post a Buddy Plan, and see who else is heading the same way.
Can I host something myself?
Yes. Any member can host an event or start a project, and anyone can share a trip or a Buddy Plan.
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Sources & information
Information last reviewed: October 2026Location data: GeoNames (opens in a new tab) (CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab))Map: geoBoundaries (opens in a new tab), Urban Redevelopment Authority data (ODbL 1.0 (opens in a new tab)); outline data under the same licence: GeoJSONPhoto: Keming Tan (opens in a new tab) / Unsplash (opens in a new tab)
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