Studying in Australia vs. Hungary
Australia and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Hungary
Currency
AUD (A$)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.