Shopping Singapore – shoppers guide

Singapore is one of the world’s great shopping cities. It is this almost to a fault, with some visitors claiming that the city is just one gigantic air-conditioned high rise shopping mall.

Singapore is much more than that, but shoppers will no doubt be absolutely in their element here. Electronics are the best buy. All the electronics stores in Singapore will stock the latest models of all gadgets and appliances. Even the electronic goods sold at smaller stores and markets are usually trustworthy and good value.

Clothing is another top buy. All the world’s top fashion designers have outlets in Singapore. Designer fakes are increasingly hard to find and are policed according to copyright laws. Buyer beware. Best to stick to the upmarket boutiques and malls – prices for even the most upscale brands are usually quite reasonable.

Bargaining and haggling is encouraged at markets and discounts and deals can be handily arranged at smaller stores. Inside larger malls and department stores however, prices are fixed so sale times are usually the best periods to buy from these locations.

The currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar but all currencies can be exchanged at currency exchange offices which are often located inside the malls, and at all major tourist areas. All credit cards are accepted and ATMs in Singapore will dispense local currency of any bank account from anywhere in the world.