Air-con, holidays, dining out are must-haves, say Singaporeans

A majority of Singaporeans say that having smartphones, being able to dine out regularly, and flipping on the air-conditioning are all must-haves for living in the tropical, humid and expensive city-state.

Digital connectivity was listed among the essentials, while vacations, dining out, and staying cool all ranked highly as well, according to a study by the Singapore Management University and the Institute of Policy Studies.