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What are the approximate living costs and lock-in amount required for public universities in Germany compared to Singapore?

14 Jul 2026 · Answered by Thaiba Nazreen · 1 min read
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Living costs and financial requirements differ between Germany and Singapore:

Germany:
- Living costs: €900 - 1,200/month (includes accommodation, food, transport, leisure)
- Visa financial requirement: Proof of funds for €992/month, totaling €11,904/year (subject to change)
- Accommodation: Shared rooms €200 - 500/month, private apartments €400+/month

Singapore:
- Living costs: SGD 1,200 - 2,100/month (includes accommodation, food, transport, personal expenses)
- Recommended annual budget: At least SGD 19,500/year (no fixed blocked amount, but this is typical)
- Accommodation: On-campus SGD 500 - 900/month, off-campus shared rooms SGD 650 - 1,800/month

These figures are current estimates and may change.

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