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Studying in China vs. Norway

China and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.

Side-by-side comparison

A

China

CNY · 4 cities tracked

Full guide: China

B

Norway

NOK · 4 cities tracked

Full guide: Norway

Verdict

Cheaper tuition

Norway

Cheaper monthly living

China

Lower visa proof of funds

China

Side-by-side comparison

 
China
Norway
Currency
CNY (¥)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso

Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.

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