Studying in Australia vs. Japan
Australia and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Japan
Currency
AUD (A$)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.