Studying in Australia vs. New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
New Zealand
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
New Zealand
Currency
AUD (A$)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.