Studying in China vs. Sweden
China and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
China
Sweden
Currency
CNY (¥)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.