Studying in Russia vs. Singapore
Russia 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 €333 in Russia and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Singapore
Currency
RUB (₽)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.