Studying in Singapore vs. Turkey
Singapore and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
Turkey
Currency
SGD (S$)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.