Cost of Living in Singapore for Indian Students:

Accommodation:

1 University hostels: Most of the universities in Singapore have facilities for hostels for international students. The students have to tick the option of the hostel requirement in the application form to avail this facility However, whether or not the students will get hostel accommodation depends on the availability in the university The University hostels charges are around S$200 (INR 12000)-S$700 (INR 42000) depending on the type of room the student opts for.The room accommodation doesn’t include food.

2 Rent: International students unable to get the hostel can search for rented flats nearby campus Usually, rented rooms are easily available for students in the university surrounding areas. Rented rooms charges are around S$800 (INR 48000)- S$2,000 (120000) The students can choose the flat nearby the university to save on the travel costs.

3 Off-campus hostels or PGs: There are many options for off-campus hostels in Singapore for international students. Off-campus hostels are a little bit more expensive than campus hostels. The cost depends on the facilities offered by the hostel On average the cost comes to around S$400 monthly (approx )

4 Housing Development Board (HDB) flats: HDB flats are one of the special opportunities for housing in Singapore for international students The flats come as cheaper alternatives to private rooms However, the locations of these flats might not prove to be suitable for international students who would otherwise prefer accommodations in the nearby university surroundings The rent for HBDs varies between S$250 (INR 15000) –S$1000 (INR 60000) monthly.

5 Homestays: International students can also avail the options for homestays in Singapore Many families who stay near the university campuses offer homestay facilities to students in return for monthly charges. Cost for homestays varies between S$900 (INR 540000)- S$2000 (INR 120000) including a meal and a room