Studying in China vs. Singapore
China 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 €552 in China and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
China
Singapore
Currency
CNY (¥)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.