Studying in China vs. Denmark
China and Denmark 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 €1,106 in Denmark.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
China
Denmark
Currency
CNY (¥)
DKK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.