Studying in Egypt vs. Sweden
Egypt and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Sweden
Currency
EGP (E£)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.