Studying in Australia vs. Spain
Australia and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
Spain
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Spain
Currency
AUD (A$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.