Studying in Australia vs. Switzerland
Australia and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Australia
Lower visa proof of funds
Australia
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Switzerland
Currency
AUD (A$)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.