Studying in Czech Republic vs. Finland
Czech Republic and Finland 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 €907 in Czech Republic and €1,149 in Finland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Czech Republic
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
Finland
Currency
CZK (Kč)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
€12,000
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
€1,149 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.