Studying in Canada vs. China
Canada and China 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 €1,760 in Canada and €552 in China.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
China
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
China
Currency
CAD (C$)
CNY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.