Studying in Denmark vs. Netherlands
Denmark and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Netherlands
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.