Singapore ranked fifth most expensive city in Asia

SINGAPORE: Singapore is now the fifth most expensive city in Asia, according to Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.
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Singapore’s rise in rankings is partly due to the appreciation of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar.

Other contributing factors include its high quality of living and continued strength as a regional hub.

Tokyo is the costliest Asian city, followed by Seoul, Hong Kong and Osaka.

In world standings, Singapore is in 13th position, one notch higher than in 2007.

Moscow was ranked the most expensive city both in Europe and globally for the third year running.

Mercer’s survey covered 143 countries across six continents. — CNA/de

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Singapore is top Asian city with highest quality of living

SINGAPORE: Singapore has come out tops in Asia for having the highest quality of living, according to an annual survey by consulting firm Mercer.

The study was based on a number of factors including the political and social environment, medical and health considerations, public services and transportation, and housing.

Globally, Singapore is ranked 32, after climbing two spots from last year.

In Asia, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Osaka are ranked just behind Singapore.

Overall, European cities dominate the top global rankings. Zurich scores the highest for overall quality of living, retaining its number one position from 2007.

Luxembourg is tops for personal safety. At the bottom end of the scale is Baghdad, which has the lowest ranking for quality of living and personal safety. — CNA/ir

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Ezlink Card (Singapore)

If you are here for just 3 days and below, just purchase the single trip tickets. Select your destination and pay your fares. The machine only accept $2 or $5 notes. You may approach the staff at the station control for change. At the end of your trip, insert the card back into the machine to retrieve your $1 deposit. The initial purchase of a store value card is $15. It has a $7 stored value, $3 refundable value. Do remeber that there is a $5 non-refundable value. To top up your value, approach the Ticket Sales Counter and pay by cash. Minimum Top Up Value is $10. you can also DIY at the machines located at all MRT Stations. You may use the ezlink card on both the buses or the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT).