Studying in Austria vs. Russia
Austria and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Russia
Currency
EUR (€)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.