Studying in Singapore vs. Sweden
Singapore and Sweden 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 €1,285 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
Sweden
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
Sweden
Currency
SGD (S$)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €16,980 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €30,564 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,501 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.