Daily life
The practical day-to-day of settling in — SIM cards, public transport, driving and getting around — with official references and dated figures.
Getting a SIM Card in Singapore
How to get a SIM card in Singapore as a newcomer: prepaid vs postpaid, the passport 30-day rule, IMDA registration limits and eSIM options — neutral and dated.
Updated Oct 2026Public Transport for Newcomers (SimplyGo)
Using Singapore public transport as a newcomer: SimplyGo, contactless bank cards, EZ-Link, distance-based MRT and bus fares, and the foreign-card fee — dated.
Updated Oct 2026