Studying in Austria vs. Czech Republic
Austria and Czech Republic 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 €907 in Czech Republic.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Czech Republic
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Czech Republic
Currency
EUR (€)
CZK (Kč)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.