Studying in Australia vs. Sweden
Australia and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
Sweden
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Sweden
Currency
AUD (A$)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.