Studying in Denmark vs. India
Denmark and India 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 €358 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
India
Currency
DKK (kr)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.