Studying in Singapore vs. Switzerland
Singapore and Switzerland 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 €1,525 in Singapore and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Singapore
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
Switzerland
Currency
SGD (S$)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.