Studying in Canada vs. Netherlands
Canada and Netherlands 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 €1,614 in Canada and €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
Canada
Lower visa proof of funds
Netherlands
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Netherlands
Currency
CAD (C$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €17,458 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €23,693 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,614 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$23,448
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.