Studying in Egypt vs. Germany
Egypt and Germany 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 €1,439 in Germany.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Germany
Currency
EGP (E£)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
€0
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
€20,000
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
€1,439 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.