Studying in Portugal vs. Singapore
Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
Singapore
Currency
EUR (€)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,500
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€5,000
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€948 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.