Living Singapore
Feel at home, away from home.
A practical guide to accommodation, getting around, and settling into life in Singapore.
Singapore essentials
Language
English · Malay · Mandarin · Tamil
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Climate
Tropical · ~30°C year-round
Time
GMT+8 (SGT)
Practical guide
Settle in, step by step.
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Accommodation
Two supported living options within the GO+ network — plus the neighbourhoods that make Singapore home.
- FTstay — supported lodging near campuses
- Homestay — family-style living in residential areas
- Popular areas: Orchard, Queenstown, Tampines, Geylang
- Furnished rooms with utilities & Wi-Fi (varies by option)
- Close to MRT stations and your study or workplace