Studying in Austria vs. Hungary
Austria and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Hungary
Currency
EUR (€)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.