Studying in Canada vs. New Zealand
Canada and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
New Zealand
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
New Zealand
Currency
CAD (C$)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.