Studying in Australia vs. Poland
Australia and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Poland
Currency
AUD (A$)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.