Studying in Denmark vs. Sweden
Denmark and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Sweden
Currency
DKK (kr)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.