Studying in Denmark vs. Finland
Denmark and Finland 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 €1,106 in Denmark and €1,149 in Finland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Finland
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€12,000
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,149 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.