Studying in Egypt vs. Ireland
Egypt and Ireland 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 €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Ireland
Currency
EGP (E£)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.