Studying in Canada vs. Portugal
Canada and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Portugal
Currency
CAD (C$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.