Studying in China vs. New Zealand
China and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
China
New Zealand
Currency
CNY (¥)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.