Studying in Estonia vs. New Zealand
Estonia and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Estonia
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.