Studying in Canada vs. Sweden
Canada and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
Sweden
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Sweden
Currency
CAD (C$)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.