Studying in Austria vs. Netherlands
Austria and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Netherlands
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.