Studying in Canada vs. Turkey
Canada and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Turkey
Currency
CAD (C$)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.