Studying in Canada vs. Italy
Canada and Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Italy
Currency
CAD (C$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.