Studying in Singapore vs. United Kingdom
Singapore and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Singapore
Cheaper monthly living
Singapore
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
United Kingdom
Currency
SGD (S$)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.