Studying in Canada vs. United States
Canada and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Canada
Cheaper monthly living
Canada
Lower visa proof of funds
Canada
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
United States
Currency
CAD (C$)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €19,040 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €25,840 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,760 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$20,635
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.