Studying in China vs. Netherlands
China and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
China
Side-by-side comparison
China
Netherlands
Currency
CNY (¥)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.