Studying in Australia vs. France
Australia and France 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 €1,424 in France.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
France
Cheaper monthly living
France
Lower visa proof of funds
France
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
France
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€3,000
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€1,424 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.