Studying in Argentina vs. Japan
Argentina and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Argentina
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Argentina
Side-by-side comparison
Argentina
Japan
Currency
USD ($)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
$0
≈ €0 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
$6,000
≈ €5,520 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
$699 / mo
≈ €643 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
$4,800
Proof of means for residencia estudiantil (≈ USD 400/month)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Rosario
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.