Before studying in Singapore, international students should have a general understanding of the basic necessities of life in Singapore, so that they can live a better life. Let's take a look at Singapore's basic necessities of life and introduce how international students can live overseas better.
let's take a look at the overview first.
1. Food
Singapore cuisine combines Chinese food and Malay food, which is unique and has a unique flavor, and the "Nyonya cuisine" mixed with them is even more unique. Singapore's numerous food centers offer Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai and other international food fast food. Schools usually have canteens and restaurants. Generally speaking, students eat about SGD 3-45 yuan per month.
2. Shopping
On holidays or Sundays, it is inevitable to go shopping in the streets. As a shopping center and tourist paradise in Asia, there are a wide variety of commercial buildings in Singapore, so it is essential to buy school supplies, beloved gifts or necessities. Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Shilong Shinai 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 and visit the park. In short, the cost depends on their life plan.
3. Communication
Singapore has developed communication, with 1% home telephone penetration rate, public telephone system in all districts, and low telephone charges; The charge for international long distance calls varies from SGD .5 yuan to 1 yuan per minute. It's cheaper to call China with an IP calling card, ranging from .18 yuan to .25 yuan per minute. Each 1 yuan of SMS is cheaper if there is related business promotion. The total monthly expenditure is generally between 3 and 1 Singapore dollars.
4. Transportation
Singapore has fast transportation and few traffic jams. The subway is safe, 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 1, taxis in Singapore to serve those in need, with 24-hour call service. Students attending government schools can enjoy preferential transportation. The average student transportation fee is around SGD 8 yuan/month.
Let's take a look at the common sense of basic necessities of life
1. Clothes
The temperature in Singapore is warm and humid all year round. Students who study in Singapore can bring more clothes such as T-shirts and casual shorts, but the dorms in Singapore are all air-conditioned, and students still have to wear long-sleeved pajamas when they sleep at night. There is also a need to bring a formal suit to wear on formal occasions, such as the school's welcome party and various activities held.
2. Eat
Breakfast: milk+bread is about S $2 yuan, lunch at school is S $ 3-4 yuan, and dinner is S $ 3-4 yuan. The whole day is about S $1 yuan.
In Singapore, there are many food centers. In all 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 at around S $3 to S $5 per month.
3. Living in Singapore
Renting and buying a house in Singapore (renting alone and sharing), the factors that affect the house price (whether there is a landlord, whether it can cook, whether it is downtown, whether it is shared by two people or shared by three people). The average level is S $25 to S $3 (whether water, electricity and gas include negotiation and bargaining with the landlord).
Generally speaking, only government polytechnics and universities provide some accommodation, while government primary and secondary schools and private universities in Singapore do not provide accommodation. As an overseas student in Singapore, we can solve the accommodation problem in the following ways:
Method 1: Choose an international student apartment, which is characterized by large scale, complete equipment and world-class management level, and can accommodate 4 to 5,5 students. Generally, students in apartments are provided with food, accommodation, washing and ironing, academic supervision and medical care, but the accommodation fee is very expensive, about S $1,5 per month.
mode 2: luxury villa student apartment, where the conditions are also very favorable, usually can accommodate 1 to 2 people, also two or three people, and move, eat, live, wash and iron, and supervise their studies. The cost is about S $9 yuan per month.
mode 3: government flats or private apartments, including single rooms, two bedrooms and one living room to five bedrooms and one living room, generally only include accommodation, and the cost is relatively low. Each room costs about S $35 to 5 yuan every month, and the rent is generally at least three months.
China students will live in student apartments while studying in Singapore, and some students will live in Chinese families. For students living in Chinese families, they will feel more cordial, so that they can integrate into the local environment more easily. And 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 on the whole, it is not expensive and most families can afford it.
4. OK
The public transportation system in Singapore is very developed, and you can get to almost any place in Singapore by basic means of transportation. International students can also apply for local E-Cartoon in Singapore, so it will be more favorable and convenient to take public transportation. International students should also pay attention to understanding the local traffic rules in Singapore and abide by the traffic laws in Singapore.
The monthly fare is about S $3 to S $45. There are buses and subways all over the country, and the traffic is very convenient. Ordinary residents live 1 minutes away from the subway. Private car purchase is restricted, but it is also not expensive. The average Mercedes-Benz is 7, to 1, Singapore dollars. The starting fare for taxis is 2.3 yuan Singapore dollars.
Living in any place, transportation is an important issue. The land transportation in Singapore is very developed (subway, bus, taxi, etc.), which provides very convenient services for local people. Generally speaking, the transportation expenses of students are about S $8 yuan per month.