Studying in Austria vs. Canada
Austria and Canada 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 €1,760 in Canada.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Canada
Currency
EUR (€)
CAD (C$)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.