Studying in Egypt vs. South Korea
Egypt and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
South Korea
Currency
EGP (E£)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.