Expenses

The estimated monthly living expenses* for an international student in Singapore are outlined below:

Expense Type	Cost
Accommodation	Renting a room in a public housing apartment SGD $600 – S$1,000 Renting a public housing apartment SGD $2,200 – $3,000 Renting a room in a private apartment SGD $1,000 – $1,500 Renting a 3-bedroom private apartment SGD $4,000 onwards
Meals	SGD $450 – $850
Transport (within Singapore)	SGD $150 – $200 (buses & trains)
Healthcare	SGD $18 – $55 per consultation with a General Practitioner
Personal Expenses	SGD $150 – S$450
Mobile phone & broadband	SGD $50 – S$150

Expense Type	Cost
Accommodation	Renting a room in a public housing apartment SGD $600 – S$1,000 Renting a public housing apartment SGD $2,200 – $3,000 Renting a room in a private apartment SGD $1,000 – $1,500 Renting a 3-bedroom private apartment SGD $4,000 onwards
Meals	SGD $450 – $850
Transport (within Singapore)	SGD $150 – $200 (buses & trains)
Healthcare	SGD $18 – $55 per consultation with a General Practitioner
Personal Expenses	SGD $150 – S$450
Mobile phone & broadband	SGD $50 – S$150

Sources: NUS, Contact Singapore
*Actual amounts will depend heavily on the individual’s lifestyle

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Class of 2017
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