Studying in Czech Republic vs. Poland
Czech Republic 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 €907 in Czech Republic and €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Czech Republic
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
Poland
Currency
CZK (Kč)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.