Studying in Estonia vs. Ireland
Estonia and Ireland 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 €735 in Estonia and €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Estonia
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Ireland
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.