Studying in Denmark vs. Turkey
Denmark and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Turkey
Currency
DKK (kr)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.