Studying in Canada vs. Poland
Canada and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Poland
Currency
CAD (C$)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.