The TV shows are mainly in English. The people carry mobile phones. The phone rate is rather cheap, so they speak a lot of and everywhere. Owning a mobile phone is not an indicator of income level. Prices at supermarkets are comparable with Moscow.
Cars are a luxury item and cost more than anywhere else.
There are levies on travel on some main roads, and a huge toll is levied on car purchases. So Singaporeans complain about car-ownership. Generally, you can get used to the climate within one week. It is convenient, and you can have continual fruitful activity and cosy household activities. This small, affable country is worthy of all respect and its beauty is arresting.