Studying in Singapore vs. South Korea
Singapore and South Korea 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 €1,501 in Singapore and €679 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
South Korea
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
South Korea
Currency
SGD (S$)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €16,980 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,098 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €30,564 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €7,646 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,501 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €679 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.