Studying in Canada vs. Spain
Canada and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
Spain
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Spain
Currency
CAD (C$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.