Studying in Canada vs. Russia
Canada and Russia 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 €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Canada
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Russia
Currency
CAD (C$)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €17,458 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €23,693 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,614 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$23,448
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
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Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.