Studying in Austria vs. Norway
Austria and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.