Studying in Czech Republic vs. Turkey
Czech Republic and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
Turkey
Currency
CZK (Kč)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.