Studying in Denmark vs. Russia
Denmark and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Russia
Currency
DKK (kr)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.