Studying in Estonia vs. Norway
Estonia and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.