Studying in Argentina vs. Italy
Argentina and Italy are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €643 in Argentina and €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Argentina
Cheaper monthly living
Argentina
Lower visa proof of funds
Argentina
Side-by-side comparison
Argentina
Italy
Currency
USD ($)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
$0
≈ €0 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
$6,000
≈ €5,520 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
$699 / mo
≈ €643 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
$4,800
Proof of means for residencia estudiantil (≈ USD 400/month)
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Rosario
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.