Studying in Australia vs. Russia
Australia and Russia 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 €1,845 in Australia and €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Australia
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Russia
Currency
AUD (A$)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,693 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €26,032 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,845 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
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Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.