Studying in Czech Republic vs. Russia
Czech Republic and Russia 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 €937 in Czech Republic and €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
Russia
Currency
CZK (Kč)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,201 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €937 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.