Accommodation: the biggest expense in living expenses during studying in Singapore. Private universities in Singapore generally do not have boarding or accommodation facilities, and government polytechnics and universities provide some accommodation. Most international students choose to rent a house outside Singapore. New international students generally have three choices: government apartments or private apartments, luxury bungalow student apartments and international student apartments. The fee is generally 300- 1500 SGD/month, which varies according to the location, accommodation type, facilities and the number of people living together.
Communication: Singapore's communication is developed, and the household telephone penetration rate is 100%. The public telephone system covers all areas and the telephone charges are low. The international long-distance telephone charges vary from 0.5 yuan -65438 yuan +0 yuan per minute. It's cheaper to call China with an IP calling card, ranging from 0. 18 yuan to 0.25 yuan per minute. Each message 1 yuan is cheaper if there is related business promotion. The total monthly expenditure is generally between 30- 100 Singapore dollars.
Transportation: Singapore has fast transportation and few traffic jams. Subway is safe, comfortable, punctual, fast and cheap. Bus lines are also spread all over the island, which is safe and convenient. There are more than 10000 taxis in Singapore to serve people in need and provide 24-hour call service. Students attending government schools can enjoy preferential transportation. The average student transportation fee is around 80 yuan/month.
Gourmet: Singaporean cuisine is a unique blend of Chinese food and malaysian cuisine, and the "Nyonya cuisine" mixed with them is even more unique. Many food centers in Singapore offer Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai and other international food fast food. Schools usually have canteens and restaurants. Generally speaking, students eat about S $ 300-450 per month.
Shopping: On holidays or Sundays, it is inevitable to go shopping. As a shopping center and tourist paradise in Asia, there are many kinds of shopping malls in Singapore, so it is essential to buy school supplies, beloved gifts or necessities. Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Shilong Bamboo Knife and Kela Wharf flea market are all good places to go on Sundays. It is also one of the necessary leisure activities for friends to go shopping in the park. In short, the cost depends on their life plan.
Generally speaking, the average monthly living expenses of international students in Singapore are between S $7.5 million and S $2,000, and the overall expenses of surviving international students are generally around S $65,438+S $500,000. Compared with some European and American countries such as the United States and Canada, Singapore is a cost-effective country for studying abroad. Especially for families with financial difficulties, studying in Singapore is a good way to study abroad.