Studying in Australia vs. Singapore
Australia and Singapore are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,816 in Australia and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Singapore
Cheaper monthly living
Singapore
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Singapore
Currency
AUD (A$)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.