𝕏xSG first seen 1 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #8
Singapore's dense planning makes everyday shopping nearly free
Original: The cost of travel to shop at a local supermarket is zero. Singapore is built extremely dense. There is a large supermar
A Singapore-based observer argues the city-state's extreme density means residents effectively pay nothing to travel to a supermarket, with large stores within walking distance on nearly every corner. He adds that a plate of cooked food in Singapore averages about five Singapore dollars, roughly the same price as in Batam, Indonesia, prompting discussion about urban planning, cost of living and comparisons with neighbouring cities.
Why now: Ongoing debate about urban density, cost of living and how Singapore's planning compares with neighbouring regions.
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