Studying in Estonia vs. Japan
Estonia and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Estonia
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Japan
Currency
EUR (€)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.