Living Expenses
 

 

Below are the estimated living expenses for foreign students living in Singapore.

 

Living Expenses ($) SGD
Food
Hawker Centre Meal $3-$5
Air-conditioned Food Court $4-$8
Accommodation
Room Rental (depending on location & facilities) $350-$800 per month
Transportation
Bus Fares $0.63-$1.43
Train Fares $0.64-$2.10
Taxi Fares $2.40 for the 1st km
$0.1 for every 240m up to maximum of 10km
$0.10 for every 225m after 10lm
50% surcharge for services from 12am to 6am
Others
Phones Telephone bills – Local $0.10 for 3 minutes
Mobile phone bill - $30-50 per month
Toiletries, clothing, groceries, entertainments, etc.  $100-$300

 

 

The amount that students spend on non-basic items such as overseas travelling, social and sporting activities, clothes, telephone calls and other miscellaneous expenses can vary considerably, depending on the individual student. The average amount you may spend on the above may vary from individual to individual.

 

 

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