Studying in Estonia vs. Portugal
Estonia and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Portugal
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.