Studying in Austria vs. Germany
Austria and Germany 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 €1,439 in Germany.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Germany
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
€0
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€20,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
€1,439 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.