Studying in Austria vs. Poland
Austria and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Poland
Currency
EUR (€)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.