Studying in Austria vs. Sweden
Austria and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Sweden
Currency
EUR (€)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.