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Singapore Money & Shopping

  
 

 
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Singapore is the only shopping mall ever admitted to the United Nations. Besides food, shopping is a national past time, and it appears as if newer, bigger and better malls launch almost every month.

Take our walking cum shopping tours through Kampong Glam, Little India and the Colonial District, shop till you drop on Orchard Road, or simply wander through Chinatown for some unique shopping experiences from antiques to electronics, saris to Chinese medicine. Find out what to buy where and how the money works in Singapore.

Alternatively, look through the individual shops below and try out these current hot spots:

  1. Bugis Street Market
    Akin to Bangkok’s Chatuchak and Taipei’s night markets, this claustrophobic institution houses affordable, stylish street fashion locals love, with local food samplings and souvenirs.
  2. ION Orchard
    Smack in the middle of Orchard Road, ION Orchard is home to luxury, high-end and high-street brands both local and international.
  3. Sungei Road Thieves Market
    Cheap, vintage electronic goods, household appliances and apparel set up in an offbeat location without proper cash registers.
  4. Vivocity
    A sprawling mall opposite Sentosa Island houses a rooftop with a view and wading pool for kids.
  5. Funan Digitalife Mall
    A one-stop center for electronics with reputable shops that even locals trust. For a cheaper option, try Sim Lim Square, but know your prices and bargain hard!


All Shops & Stores in Singapore

 Shopping Mall Ion Orchard
 5 Fans, Orchard Road - Ion Orchard is the sci-fi-looking shopping mall located along the Orchar... more
 Bookstore Kinokuniya Singapore
 4 Fans, Orchard Road - Books Kinokuniya at Ngee Ann City is a massive bookstore in Singapore wh... more
 Furniture Store IKEA
 4 Fans, West - Part of the Swedish IKEA chain, IKEA at Alexandra Road is a one-stop mal... more
 Shopping Mall Iluma
 3 Fans, Colonial District - Iluma is the first shopping mall in Singapore to use a media installatio... more
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Singapore Money & Shopping Reviews

grace
Posted on
08-07-2010
by grace
Some locals find the shopping scene here boring, e.g. same brand repeated in many malls.
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grace
Posted on
08-07-2010
by grace
Prices are considered expensive, compared to neighbouring countries.
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grace
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08-07-2010
by grace
Shopping here is considered safe and reliable, e.g. won't get cheated.
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grace
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08-07-2010
by grace
Shopping scene is revitalized with malls like ION Orchard and Orchard Central
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grace
Posted on
08-07-2010
by grace
It is easy to suit your budget, whether you're looking for cheap or high-end stuff
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