Studying in Denmark vs. Germany
Denmark and Germany 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 €1,439 in Germany.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Germany
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€0
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€20,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,439 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.