Studying in Egypt vs. Saudi Arabia
Egypt and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Currency
EGP (E£)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.