Studying in Germany vs. Singapore
Germany 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 €1,439 in Germany and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Germany
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Singapore
Currency
EUR (€)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.