Studying in Denmark vs. Spain
Denmark and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Spain
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.