Studying in Australia vs. Egypt
Australia and Egypt 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 €173 in Egypt.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Egypt
Currency
AUD (A$)
EGP (E£)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.