Studying in Australia vs. Netherlands
Australia and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
Netherlands
Lower visa proof of funds
Netherlands
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Netherlands
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.