Studying in Canada vs. India
Canada and India 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 €358 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
India
Currency
CAD (C$)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.