Studying in China vs. Finland
China and Finland 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 €1,149 in Finland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
China
Finland
Currency
CNY (¥)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
€12,000
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
€1,149 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.