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Buy Singapore dollars (SGD) before you leave for Singapore
A trip to Singapore means discovering a country with a thousand facets: modern cities, a multitude of cultures and architecture that you will not find anywhere else. However, it is important to prepare your trip well before leaving by finding out as much as possible about your destination country in order to be familiar with its practices and customs, as well as the use of the country's official currency, which in this case is the Singapore dollar (SGD). For some of your purchases and activities, it will be useful to have cash, although the use of bank cards is widespread. For this reason, it is advisable to do the eur sgd exchange before your departure.
Practical tips for planning your budget
A daily budget of 280 saudi riyals is sufficient for one night's accommodation, food and public transport tickets.
A meal in a restaurant will cost you SAR 60 if you want to sample the country's culinary specialities, and a fast food restaurant may cost you SAR 25 for lunch.
170 SAR
Average cost for one night stay
90 SAR
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Saudi Arabia
4.80 SAR
A public transport ticket
10 SAR
The price of a cup of coffee
80 SAR
Entrance fee to Al Tayebat Museum
20 SAR
Un kebab
10 SAR
A taxi ride
FREE
A visit to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Some suggestions for your trip to Saudi Arabia
If you are planning to rent a car, make a diversion to the Edge of the World, which is located towards the Tuwaiq Mountains. The road is bumpy so you will need to hire a suitable vehicle. On the way you can visit the underground Bin Rashid cave before being blown away by the view when you reach your final destination.
TThe city of haqra is a reconstruction of the ancient city, estimated to be over 1,500 years old and rebuilt exactly as it was before. Visitors can walk through the salt fields of Qasab, salt extracted from the ground from the water as it was done hundreds of years ago.
Visit the city of Shaqra and walk through the streets of the old city. You will see ancient architecture. Visitors can visit mosques, old markets, museums and the Hlewa market.
For hiking enthusiasts, the 'Moon valley' offers a majestic sight if you go there to watch the sunset.
Saudi Arabia offers a variety of landscapes to explore. A diversion to the Red Sea is a must, you've heard so much about it that a dip in that direction is a must.
Some facts about the Saudi Riyal
Denominations of the Saudi Riyal
Notes: 1 SAR, 5 SAR, 10 SAR, 50 SAR, 100 SAR, 500 SAR
Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 halalas, 1 SAR l, 2 SAR
The Saudi riyal was issued in 1928 after eliminating the Gulf rupee.
The rial comes from the Spanish word "real" which means "royal", which fits the country quite well. On the back of the notes are monuments celebrating Islam.
Why buy Saudi Riyals from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been in the business of currency exchange and other monetary services since 1992. The company has many foreign exchange bureaus in the UK, strategically located for an easy access for travellers. ChangeGroup offers more than 60 foreign currencies, even the rarest ones. We offer favourable rates in our exchange bureaus and even more attractive ones if you order your travel money on our website where you will benefit from 0% commission. You're in a hurry to get everything done before you leave and you don't have time to go to and exchange bureau? We've set up a home delivery service on purporse! Choose this option for £ 11.95 and receive your riyals in 24h. Another advantage of Change Group is that if you have any travel money left over after your trip, you can bring them back and we will buy them from you at the original price when you first exchange your pounds to riyals. You think that this might save you money and help you travel light minded? You’re right ! Get our Buy-Back guarantee for only £ 5.99.
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Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1.Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need to enjoy your trip abroad.
2.Select delivery method
Choose between home delivery or branch pick-up. Create an account & finalise your order.
3.Receive your currency
Collect your currency from a branch near you or have it delivered right to your door. Enjoy your trip!