Studying in Norway vs. Singapore
Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Singapore
Currency
NOK (kr)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.