Studying in Austria vs. Portugal
Austria and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Portugal
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.