Support for International Students
Coming from abroad and it's your first time travelling to Singapore?
We’ve put together some information that we hope will help with your planning.
MOKKO Wood Studio is located at Tampines Industrial Park A, an industrial estate located in the suburban east of Singapore.
Address:
9002 Tampines St 93, #04-02
Getting here
By Public Transport: Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
The nearest train station would be Tampines West (Downtown Line). From Tampines West Station, it’s a 10 minute walk.
Another station would be Tampines on the East-West Line (EWL). It is a 20min bus ride away from the studio.
View the MRT Map here.
Taxi/ private hire
The trip would cost roughly $10-$15 from Tampines (EWL).
You can ask the MRT Station Control Staff to direct you to the nearest taxi stand.
If you are unable to get a taxi, you can call and book one via these hotlines.
Or try popular ride-hailing services including Grab, Gojek, Ryde, TADA, CDG Zig.
Payment modes for Public Transport
Contactless bank cards
Mobile payment
Stored value cards (Simplygo EZ-Link Cards and EZ-Link Cards)
Simplygo EZ-Link cards can be purchased at SimplyGo Ticket Office and most Passenger Service Centres at MRT stations.
EZ-Link cards can be purchased from selected convenience stores such as Cheers, 7-Eleven and Buzz.
We would not recommend paying in cash as you will be charged higher fares.
For more details and a comprehensive guide to public transport in Singapore, please refer to this site.
Daily Expenses
An approximate guide to help with your budget planning.
Meals
$ - Local coffee shop/ hawker centre/ food court: $4-8
$$ - Fast Food Chains: $7-15
$$$ - Restaurants: $15-25
Transport
A single train/ bus trip costs under $2 on average.
A single taxi/ private hire trip costs around $10 - $25.
You can calculate public transport fares here.
Getting Basic Necessities
Major supermarket chains: Giant, Fairprice NTUC, Sheng Shiong, Cold Storage
Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven, Cheers, Buzz
Medications/ Pharmacy: (can also be found at certain supermarkets) Guardian, Watsons, NTUC Unity
The information provided here is non-exhaustive and accurate at the time of publishing. Please check the relevant links for the latest information.
If you are feeling unsure or have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to us anytime!
Have a safe journey and we look forward to having you at MOKKO Wood Studio!