Studying in China vs. Hungary
China and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
China
Hungary
Currency
CNY (¥)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.