Studying in Austria vs. New Zealand
Austria and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.