Studying in Australia vs. Norway
Australia and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Norway
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Norway
Currency
AUD (A$)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.