Studying in Austria vs. United States
Austria and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
United States
Currency
EUR (€)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.