Studying in Denmark vs. Japan
Denmark and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Japan
Currency
DKK (kr)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.