Studying in Egypt vs. Japan
Egypt and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Japan
Currency
EGP (E£)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.