Studying in Australia vs. India
Australia and India 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 €358 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
India
Currency
AUD (A$)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.