Studying in Czech Republic vs. Hungary
Czech Republic and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
Hungary
Currency
CZK (Kč)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.