Studying in Austria vs. Belgium
Austria and Belgium 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 €983 in Austria and €1,246 in Belgium.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Belgium
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
€4,175
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
€1,246 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.