Studying in Australia vs. Uae
Australia and Uae 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 €1,265 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Uae
Cheaper monthly living
Uae
Lower visa proof of funds
Australia
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Uae
Currency
AUD (A$)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,693 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €12,887 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €26,032 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €22,259 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,845 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,265 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
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Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.