Studying in Egypt vs. France
Egypt and France 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 €173 in Egypt and €1,424 in France.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
France
Currency
EGP (E£)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
€3,000
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
€1,424 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.