Studying in Canada vs. Hungary
Canada and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Hungary
Currency
CAD (C$)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.