Studying in Australia vs. Canada
Australia and Canada 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 €1,760 in Canada.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Canada
Cheaper monthly living
Canada
Lower visa proof of funds
Canada
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Canada
Currency
AUD (A$)
CAD (C$)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.