Studying in Canada vs. Ireland
Canada and Ireland 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 €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Ireland
Cheaper monthly living
Canada
Lower visa proof of funds
Ireland
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Ireland
Currency
CAD (C$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.