Studying in Denmark vs. Italy
Denmark and Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Italy
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.