Studying in Singapore vs. United States
Singapore and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Singapore
Cheaper monthly living
Singapore
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Singapore
United States
Currency
SGD (S$)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Singapore City
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.