Studying in Austria vs. Singapore
Austria 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 €983 in Austria and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Singapore
Currency
EUR (€)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.