Studying in Denmark vs. Hungary
Denmark and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Hungary
Currency
DKK (kr)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.