Studying in Australia vs. Portugal
Australia and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Portugal
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.