Studying in Egypt vs. Malaysia
Egypt and Malaysia 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 €553 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Malaysia
Currency
EGP (E£)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.