Studying in China vs. Poland
China and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
China
Poland
Currency
CNY (¥)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.