Studying in Australia vs. Saudi Arabia
Australia and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Saudi Arabia
Lower visa proof of funds
Saudi Arabia
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Currency
AUD (A$)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.