Studying in Czech Republic vs. South Africa
Czech Republic and South Africa 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 €588 in South Africa.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
South Africa
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
South Africa
Currency
CZK (Kč)
ZAR (R)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
R50,000
≈ €2,500 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
R100,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
R11,750 / mo
≈ €588 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
R120,000
Proof of funds for the Section 11(1)(b) study visa (varies by case)
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.