The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced.

An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount of course, varies depending on your individual lifestyle and course of study.

These estimated cost ranges in the Table below gives a rough guide of the basic expenditure an international student may incur per month.

Accommodation
$200 - $1,500
(rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing)

Utilities
$50 - $80 (not applicable for boarding schools)

Food
$300 - $450 (Based on $10-$15 a day for 3 meals)

Public Transport
$20 - $100

Telecommunications
From $30 (varies with usage and promotional packages subscribed)

Books & Stationery
$30 - $100 (varies with course)

Personal expenses

$100 - $200
(varies with individuals)
(clothes, toiletries, entertainment, haircut, miscellaneous)

Please note that the average estimates serve as a reference only. All $ quoted above are in Singapore $..