Studying in Netherlands vs. Singapore
Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
Singapore
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
Singapore
Currency
EUR (€)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.