Studying in Australia vs. United Kingdom
Australia and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Australia
Cheaper monthly living
Australia
Lower visa proof of funds
United Kingdom
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
United Kingdom
Currency
AUD (A$)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
A$35,000
≈ €21,350 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
A$42,000
≈ €25,620 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
A$2,977 / mo
≈ €1,816 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
A$29,710
Subclass 500 living-cost requirement
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.