Studying in Austria vs. Ireland
Austria and Ireland 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 €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Ireland
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Ireland
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.