Studying in Austria vs. China
Austria and China 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 €552 in China.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
China
Currency
EUR (€)
CNY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.