Studying in China vs. Czech Republic
China and Czech Republic 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 €552 in China and €907 in Czech Republic.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
China
Czech Republic
Currency
CNY (¥)
CZK (Kč)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.