Studying in Egypt vs. India
Egypt and India 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 €358 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
India
Currency
EGP (E£)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.