Studying in Australia vs. Austria
Australia and Austria 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 €1,816 in Australia and €983 in Austria.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Austria
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€1,453
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€983 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.