Studying in Australia vs. Italy
Australia and Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Italy
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.