Studying in Denmark vs. France
Denmark and France 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 €1,424 in France.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
France
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
France
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€3,000
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,424 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.