Studying in Australia vs. Malaysia
Australia and Malaysia 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 €1,845 in Australia and €589 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Malaysia
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Malaysia
Currency
AUD (A$)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,693 / yr
RM25,000
≈ €5,318 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €26,032 / yr
RM60,000
≈ €12,762 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,845 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €589 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.