Expensive Habit
My husband had no choice but to lay low with smoking when we were in Singapore. For one thing, there are strict laws when and where to smoke. Since we were moving and walking a lot, it would have been such a hassle to find smoking areas. Second, cigarettes are crazy expensive at SG$10 a pack! No wonder people who smoke there look for great cigar deals online or ask for tourists to bring in some packs in their check-in luggage.
It is actually a wise move for the government to impose penalties, jack up prices and restrict import of cigarettes – it does its citizens good!
