Studying in Egypt vs. Italy
Egypt and Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Italy
Currency
EGP (E£)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.