Studying in Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia
Argentina and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
Argentina
Lower visa proof of funds
Argentina
Side-by-side comparison
Argentina
Saudi Arabia
Currency
USD ($)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
$0
≈ €0 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
$6,000
≈ €5,520 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
$699 / mo
≈ €643 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
$4,800
Proof of means for residencia estudiantil (≈ USD 400/month)
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Rosario
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.