Studying in Denmark vs. Portugal
Denmark and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Portugal
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.