Studying in Australia vs. Denmark
Australia and Denmark 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 €1,106 in Denmark.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Denmark
Currency
AUD (A$)
DKK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.