Studying in Canada vs. Singapore
Canada 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 €1,760 in Canada 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
Canada
Singapore
Currency
CAD (C$)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.